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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,868.54, 27,417.92 and 10,915.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,868.54, 27,417.92 and 10,915.47 is: 15,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,868.54 : 27,417.92 = 10,915.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,868.54/27,417.92 = 10,915.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,868.54x = 27,417.92 × 10,915.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,868.54x = 299,279,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,279,428.65/19,868.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.98

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