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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.94, 27,530.46 and 10,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.94, 27,530.46 and 10,997.16 is: 15,175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.94 : 27,530.46 = 10,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.94/27,530.46 = 10,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.94x = 27,530.46 × 10,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.94x = 302,756,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,756,873.49/19,949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,175.83

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