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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,870.58, 27,422.08 and 10,918.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,870.58, 27,422.08 and 10,918.41 is: 15,067.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,870.58 : 27,422.08 = 10,918.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,870.58/27,422.08 = 10,918.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,870.58x = 27,422.08 × 10,918.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,870.58x = 299,405,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,405,382.36/19,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,067.77

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