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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.98, 27,529.26 and 10,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.98, 27,529.26 and 10,996.44 is: 15,174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.98 : 27,529.26 = 10,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.98/27,529.26 = 10,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.98x = 27,529.26 × 10,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.98x = 302,723,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,723,855.83/19,948.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.90

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