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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.80, 27,518.66 and 10,989.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.80, 27,518.66 and 10,989.06 is: 15,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.80 : 27,518.66 = 10,989.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.80/27,518.66 = 10,989.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.80x = 27,518.66 × 10,989.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.80x = 302,404,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,404,205.86/19,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.34

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