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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.93, 27,510.07 and 10,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.93, 27,510.07 and 10,982.50 is: 15,155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.93 : 27,510.07 = 10,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.93/27,510.07 = 10,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.93x = 27,510.07 × 10,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.93x = 302,129,291.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,129,291.38/19,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.77

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