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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.98, 27,525.59 and 10,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.98, 27,525.59 and 10,994.56 is: 15,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.98 : 27,525.59 = 10,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.98/27,525.59 = 10,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.98x = 27,525.59 × 10,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.98x = 302,631,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,631,709.46/19,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,171.81

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