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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,842, 27,381.96 and 11,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,842, 27,381.96 and 11,010 is: 15,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,842 : 27,381.96 = 11,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,842/27,381.96 = 11,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,842x = 27,381.96 × 11,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,842x = 301,475,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,475,379.60/19,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.80

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