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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.76, 27,529.14 and 10,996.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.76, 27,529.14 and 10,996.27 is: 15,174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.76 : 27,529.14 = 10,996.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.76/27,529.14 = 10,996.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.76x = 27,529.14 × 10,996.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.76x = 302,717,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,717,856.31/19,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.77

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