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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,845.49, 27,387.12 and 10,893.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,845.49, 27,387.12 and 10,893.82 is: 15,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,845.49 : 27,387.12 = 10,893.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,845.49/27,387.12 = 10,893.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,845.49x = 27,387.12 × 10,893.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,845.49x = 298,350,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,350,355.60/19,845.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.66

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