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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.42, 27,512.27 and 10,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.42, 27,512.27 and 10,983.92 is: 15,157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.42 : 27,512.27 = 10,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.42/27,512.27 = 10,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.42x = 27,512.27 × 10,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.42x = 302,192,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,192,572.70/19,936.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.82

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