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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,853.48, 27,397.85 and 10,901.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,853.48, 27,397.85 and 10,901.57 is: 15,044.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,853.48 : 27,397.85 = 10,901.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,853.48/27,397.85 = 10,901.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,853.48x = 27,397.85 × 10,901.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,853.48x = 298,679,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,679,469.89/19,853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.19

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