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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.69, 27,528.67 and 10,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.69, 27,528.67 and 10,996.23 is: 15,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.69 : 27,528.67 = 10,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.69/27,528.67 = 10,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.69x = 27,528.67 × 10,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.69x = 302,711,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,711,490.60/19,948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.50

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