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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,943.63, 27,522.40 and 10,991.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,943.63, 27,522.40 and 10,991.46 is: 15,168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,943.63 : 27,522.40 = 10,991.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,943.63/27,522.40 = 10,991.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,943.63x = 27,522.40 × 10,991.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,943.63x = 302,511,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,511,358.70/19,943.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.32

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