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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.02, 27,503.62 and 10,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.02, 27,503.62 and 10,977.84 is: 15,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.02 : 27,503.62 = 10,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.02/27,503.62 = 10,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.02x = 27,503.62 × 10,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.02x = 301,930,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,930,339.78/19,930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.53

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