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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.46, 27,530.24 and 10,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.46, 27,530.24 and 10,997.11 is: 15,176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.46 : 27,530.24 = 10,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.46/27,530.24 = 10,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.46x = 27,530.24 × 10,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.46x = 302,752,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,752,964.03/19,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.00

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