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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,858.56, 27,404.97 and 10,906.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,858.56, 27,404.97 and 10,906.17 is: 15,050.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,858.56 : 27,404.97 = 10,906.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,858.56/27,404.97 = 10,906.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,858.56x = 27,404.97 × 10,906.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,858.56x = 298,883,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,883,261.66/19,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.60

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