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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,947.33, 27,526.65 and 10,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,947.33, 27,526.65 and 10,995 is: 15,172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,947.33 : 27,526.65 = 10,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,947.33/27,526.65 = 10,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,947.33x = 27,526.65 × 10,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,947.33x = 302,655,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,655,516.75/19,947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,172.73

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