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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.62, 27,532.03 and 10,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.62, 27,532.03 and 10,998.44 is: 15,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.62 : 27,532.03 = 10,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.62/27,532.03 = 10,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.62x = 27,532.03 × 10,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.62x = 302,809,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,809,388.04/19,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,177.95

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