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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.06, 27,506.12 and 10,979.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.06, 27,506.12 and 10,979.34 is: 15,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.06 : 27,506.12 = 10,979.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.06/27,506.12 = 10,979.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.06x = 27,506.12 × 10,979.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.06x = 301,998,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,998,988.66/19,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.42

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