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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.24, 27,530.77 and 10,997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.24, 27,530.77 and 10,997.74 is: 15,176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.24 : 27,530.77 = 10,997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.24/27,530.77 = 10,997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.24x = 27,530.77 × 10,997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.24x = 302,776,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,776,250.46/19,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.57

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