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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.23, 27,524.56 and 10,993.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.23, 27,524.56 and 10,993.81 is: 15,170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.23 : 27,524.56 = 10,993.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.23/27,524.56 = 10,993.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.23x = 27,524.56 × 10,993.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.23x = 302,599,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,599,686.68/19,946.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.77

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