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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.11, 27,412.50 and 10,912.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.11, 27,412.50 and 10,912.99 is: 15,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.11 : 27,412.50 = 10,912.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.11/27,412.50 = 10,912.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.11x = 27,412.50 × 10,912.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.11x = 299,152,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,152,338.38/19,865.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.18

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