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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.58, 27,502.06 and 10,977.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.58, 27,502.06 and 10,977.54 is: 15,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.58 : 27,502.06 = 10,977.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.58/27,502.06 = 10,977.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.58x = 27,502.06 × 10,977.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.58x = 301,904,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,904,963.73/19,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,147.83

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