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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,951.91, 27,533.48 and 10,999.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,951.91, 27,533.48 and 10,999.79 is: 15,179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,951.91 : 27,533.48 = 10,999.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,951.91/27,533.48 = 10,999.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,951.91x = 27,533.48 × 10,999.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,951.91x = 302,862,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,862,305.30/19,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.62

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