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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,929.63, 27,502.30 and 10,977.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,929.63, 27,502.30 and 10,977.11 is: 15,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,929.63 : 27,502.30 = 10,977.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,929.63/27,502.30 = 10,977.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,929.63x = 27,502.30 × 10,977.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,929.63x = 301,895,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,895,772.35/19,929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.09

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