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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.91, 27,512.95 and 10,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.91, 27,512.95 and 10,984.34 is: 15,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.91 : 27,512.95 = 10,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.91/27,512.95 = 10,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.91x = 27,512.95 × 10,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.91x = 302,211,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,211,459.64/19,936.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.39

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