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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.73, 27,508.43 and 10,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.73, 27,508.43 and 10,980.24 is: 15,153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.73 : 27,508.43 = 10,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.73/27,508.43 = 10,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.73x = 27,508.43 × 10,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.73x = 302,049,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,049,163.42/19,932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.43

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