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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.66, 27,503.99 and 10,978.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.66, 27,503.99 and 10,978.17 is: 15,149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.66 : 27,503.99 = 10,978.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.66/27,503.99 = 10,978.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.66x = 27,503.99 × 10,978.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.66x = 301,943,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,943,361.04/19,930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.69

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