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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.13, 27,511.72 and 10,983.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.13, 27,511.72 and 10,983.42 is: 15,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.13 : 27,511.72 = 10,983.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.13/27,511.72 = 10,983.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.13x = 27,511.72 × 10,983.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.13x = 302,172,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,172,720.77/19,936.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.04

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