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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.98, 27,526.94 and 10,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.98, 27,526.94 and 10,995 is: 15,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.98 : 27,526.94 = 10,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.98/27,526.94 = 10,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.98x = 27,526.94 × 10,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.98x = 302,658,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,658,705.30/19,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.16

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