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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,870.56, 27,422.08 and 10,918.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,870.56, 27,422.08 and 10,918.37 is: 15,067.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,870.56 : 27,422.08 = 10,918.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,870.56/27,422.08 = 10,918.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,870.56x = 27,422.08 × 10,918.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,870.56x = 299,404,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,404,456.87/19,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,067.74

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