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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,942.81, 27,520.66 and 10,990.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,942.81, 27,520.66 and 10,990.08 is: 15,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,942.81 : 27,520.66 = 10,990.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,942.81/27,520.66 = 10,990.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,942.81x = 27,520.66 × 10,990.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,942.81x = 302,454,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,454,268.79/19,942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.08

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