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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,819.89, 27,351.31 and 10,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,819.89, 27,351.31 and 10,867.25 is: 14,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,819.89 : 27,351.31 = 10,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,819.89/27,351.31 = 10,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,819.89x = 27,351.31 × 10,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,819.89x = 297,233,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,233,523.60/19,819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.73

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