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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.86, 27,413.82 and 10,914.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.86, 27,413.82 and 10,914.58 is: 15,061.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.86 : 27,413.82 = 10,914.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.86/27,413.82 = 10,914.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.86x = 27,413.82 × 10,914.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.86x = 299,210,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,210,331.50/19,865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.53

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