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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,844.91, 27,385.92 and 10,892.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,844.91, 27,385.92 and 10,892.25 is: 15,031.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,844.91 : 27,385.92 = 10,892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,844.91/27,385.92 = 10,892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,844.91x = 27,385.92 × 10,892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,844.91x = 298,294,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,294,287.12/19,844.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.27

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