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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,927.54, 27,499.03 and 10,975.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,927.54, 27,499.03 and 10,975.42 is: 15,145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,927.54 : 27,499.03 = 10,975.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,927.54/27,499.03 = 10,975.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,927.54x = 27,499.03 × 10,975.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,927.54x = 301,813,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,813,403.84/19,927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.54

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