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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.70, 27,414.70 and 10,913.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.70, 27,414.70 and 10,913.78 is: 15,061.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.70 : 27,414.70 = 10,913.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.70/27,414.70 = 10,913.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.70x = 27,414.70 × 10,913.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.70x = 299,198,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,198,004.57/19,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.04

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