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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.98, 27,537.44 and 10,880.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.98, 27,537.44 and 10,880.42 is: 15,014.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.98 : 27,537.44 = 10,880.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.98/27,537.44 = 10,880.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.98x = 27,537.44 × 10,880.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.98x = 299,618,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,618,720.84/19,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,014.73

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