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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.04, 27,511.70 and 10,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.04, 27,511.70 and 10,983.50 is: 15,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.04 : 27,511.70 = 10,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.04/27,511.70 = 10,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.04x = 27,511.70 × 10,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.04x = 302,174,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,174,756.95/19,936.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.21

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