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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.21, 27,508.86 and 10,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.21, 27,508.86 and 10,982.54 is: 15,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.21 : 27,508.86 = 10,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.21/27,508.86 = 10,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.21x = 27,508.86 × 10,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.21x = 302,117,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,117,155.30/19,934.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.71

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