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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.53, 27,533.39 and 10,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.53, 27,533.39 and 10,998.48 is: 15,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.53 : 27,533.39 = 10,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.53/27,533.39 = 10,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.53x = 27,533.39 × 10,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.53x = 302,825,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,825,487.50/19,952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,177.30

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