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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.78, 27,519.84 and 10,989.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.78, 27,519.84 and 10,989.61 is: 15,165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.78 : 27,519.84 = 10,989.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.78/27,519.84 = 10,989.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.78x = 27,519.84 × 10,989.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.78x = 302,432,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,432,157.53/19,941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.75

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