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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.81, 27,527.94 and 10,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.81, 27,527.94 and 10,994.32 is: 15,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.81 : 27,527.94 = 10,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.81/27,527.94 = 10,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.81x = 27,527.94 × 10,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.81x = 302,650,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,650,885.00/19,946.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,172.90

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