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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,852.92, 27,397.35 and 10,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,852.92, 27,397.35 and 10,901.25 is: 15,043.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,852.92 : 27,397.35 = 10,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,852.92/27,397.35 = 10,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,852.92x = 27,397.35 × 10,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,852.92x = 298,665,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,665,361.69/19,852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.90

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