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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,864.76, 27,413.40 and 10,912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,864.76, 27,413.40 and 10,912.72 is: 15,059.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,864.76 : 27,413.40 = 10,912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,864.76/27,413.40 = 10,912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,864.76x = 27,413.40 × 10,912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,864.76x = 299,154,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,154,758.45/19,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.57

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