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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.24, 27,513.25 and 10,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.24, 27,513.25 and 10,983.74 is: 15,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.24 : 27,513.25 = 10,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.24/27,513.25 = 10,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.24x = 27,513.25 × 10,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.24x = 302,198,219.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,198,219.53/19,936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.24

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