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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,931.76, 27,506.52 and 10,979.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,931.76, 27,506.52 and 10,979.64 is: 15,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,931.76 : 27,506.52 = 10,979.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,931.76/27,506.52 = 10,979.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,931.76x = 27,506.52 × 10,979.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,931.76x = 302,011,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,011,687.25/19,931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.28

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