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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.63, 27,519.64 and 10,989.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.63, 27,519.64 and 10,989.46 is: 15,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.63 : 27,519.64 = 10,989.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.63/27,519.64 = 10,989.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.63x = 27,519.64 × 10,989.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.63x = 302,425,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,425,914.20/19,941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.55

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