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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,868.76, 27,418.92 and 10,916.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,868.76, 27,418.92 and 10,916.72 is: 15,065.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,868.76 : 27,418.92 = 10,916.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,868.76/27,418.92 = 10,916.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,868.76x = 27,418.92 × 10,916.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,868.76x = 299,324,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,324,672.34/19,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.09

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