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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.54, 27,519.51 and 10,989.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.54, 27,519.51 and 10,989.36 is: 15,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.54 : 27,519.51 = 10,989.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.54/27,519.51 = 10,989.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.54x = 27,519.51 × 10,989.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.54x = 302,421,905.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,421,905.61/19,941.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.42

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