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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,835.08, 27,371.72 and 10,882.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,835.08, 27,371.72 and 10,882.35 is: 15,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,835.08 : 27,371.72 = 10,882.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,835.08/27,371.72 = 10,882.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,835.08x = 27,371.72 × 10,882.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,835.08x = 297,868,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,868,664.35/19,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.27

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