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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.02, 27,506.22 and 10,979.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.02, 27,506.22 and 10,979.54 is: 15,151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.02 : 27,506.22 = 10,979.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.02/27,506.22 = 10,979.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.02x = 27,506.22 × 10,979.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.02x = 302,005,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,005,711.50/19,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.78

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