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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,942.58, 27,520.94 and 10,990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,942.58, 27,520.94 and 10,990.40 is: 15,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,942.58 : 27,520.94 = 10,990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,942.58/27,520.94 = 10,990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,942.58x = 27,520.94 × 10,990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,942.58x = 302,466,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,466,138.98/19,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.85

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