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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,951.74, 27,533.62 and 10,999.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,951.74, 27,533.62 and 10,999.57 is: 15,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,951.74 : 27,533.62 = 10,999.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,951.74/27,533.62 = 10,999.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,951.74x = 27,533.62 × 10,999.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,951.74x = 302,857,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,857,845.48/19,951.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.52

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