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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.72, 27,415.22 and 10,913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.72, 27,415.22 and 10,913.92 is: 15,061.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.72 : 27,415.22 = 10,913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.72/27,415.22 = 10,913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.72x = 27,415.22 × 10,913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.72x = 299,207,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,207,517.86/19,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.50

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