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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,866.53, 27,416.32 and 10,914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,866.53, 27,416.32 and 10,914.89 is: 15,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,866.53 : 27,416.32 = 10,914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,866.53/27,416.32 = 10,914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,866.53x = 27,416.32 × 10,914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,866.53x = 299,245,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,245,952.64/19,866.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.82

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