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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,870.48, 27,421.32 and 10,918.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,870.48, 27,421.32 and 10,918.16 is: 15,067.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,870.48 : 27,421.32 = 10,918.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,870.48/27,421.32 = 10,918.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,870.48x = 27,421.32 × 10,918.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,870.48x = 299,390,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,390,359.17/19,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,067.09

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