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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.74, 27,531.47 and 10,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.74, 27,531.47 and 10,998.24 is: 15,177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.74 : 27,531.47 = 10,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.74/27,531.47 = 10,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.74x = 27,531.47 × 10,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.74x = 302,797,659.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,797,659.62/19,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,177.27

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