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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.79, 27,530.90 and 10,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.79, 27,530.90 and 10,997.64 is: 15,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.79 : 27,530.90 = 10,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.79/27,530.90 = 10,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.79x = 27,530.90 × 10,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.79x = 302,774,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,774,927.08/19,949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.85

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