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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.36, 27,503.68 and 10,977.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.36, 27,503.68 and 10,977.72 is: 15,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.36 : 27,503.68 = 10,977.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.36/27,503.68 = 10,977.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.36x = 27,503.68 × 10,977.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.36x = 301,927,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,927,698.01/19,930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.13

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