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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.99, 27,506.01 and 10,978.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.99, 27,506.01 and 10,978.49 is: 15,151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.99 : 27,506.01 = 10,978.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.99/27,506.01 = 10,978.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.99x = 27,506.01 × 10,978.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.99x = 301,974,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,974,455.72/19,930.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.00

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