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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.64, 27,530.70 and 10,997.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.64, 27,530.70 and 10,997.47 is: 15,176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.64 : 27,530.70 = 10,997.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.64/27,530.70 = 10,997.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.64x = 27,530.70 × 10,997.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.64x = 302,767,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,767,854.69/19,949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.61

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