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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,951.59, 27,533.38 and 10,999.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,951.59, 27,533.38 and 10,999.41 is: 15,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,951.59 : 27,533.38 = 10,999.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,951.59/27,533.38 = 10,999.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,951.59x = 27,533.38 × 10,999.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,951.59x = 302,850,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,850,935.31/19,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.29

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