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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,866.48, 27,415.80 and 10,914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,866.48, 27,415.80 and 10,914.16 is: 15,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,866.48 : 27,415.80 = 10,914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,866.48/27,415.80 = 10,914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,866.48x = 27,415.80 × 10,914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,866.48x = 299,220,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,220,427.73/19,866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.57

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