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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.01, 27,530.87 and 10,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.01, 27,530.87 and 10,997.52 is: 15,176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.01 : 27,530.87 = 10,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.01/27,530.87 = 10,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.01x = 27,530.87 × 10,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.01x = 302,771,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,771,155.79/19,950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.50

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