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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,861.38, 27,409.46 and 10,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,861.38, 27,409.46 and 10,909.26 is: 15,055.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,861.38 : 27,409.46 = 10,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,861.38/27,409.46 = 10,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,861.38x = 27,409.46 × 10,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,861.38x = 299,016,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,016,925.60/19,861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.19

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