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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.59, 27,504.63 and 10,978.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.59, 27,504.63 and 10,978.47 is: 15,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.59 : 27,504.63 = 10,978.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.59/27,504.63 = 10,978.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.59x = 27,504.63 × 10,978.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.59x = 301,958,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,958,755.32/19,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.52

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