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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.55, 27,507.14 and 10,979.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.55, 27,507.14 and 10,979.87 is: 15,152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.55 : 27,507.14 = 10,979.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.55/27,507.14 = 10,979.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.55x = 27,507.14 × 10,979.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.55x = 302,024,711.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,024,711.19/19,932.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.34

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