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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,852.94, 27,397.37 and 10,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,852.94, 27,397.37 and 10,901.25 is: 15,043.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,852.94 : 27,397.37 = 10,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,852.94/27,397.37 = 10,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,852.94x = 27,397.37 × 10,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,852.94x = 298,665,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,665,606.97/19,852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.90

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