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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,951.23, 27,532.51 and 10,876.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,951.23, 27,532.51 and 10,876.59 is: 15,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,951.23 : 27,532.51 = 10,876.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,951.23/27,532.51 = 10,876.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,951.23x = 27,532.51 × 10,876.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,951.23x = 299,459,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,459,822.94/19,951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,009.59

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