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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,871.17, 27,422.52 and 10,919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,871.17, 27,422.52 and 10,919.50 is: 15,069.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,871.17 : 27,422.52 = 10,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,871.17/27,422.52 = 10,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,871.17x = 27,422.52 × 10,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,871.17x = 299,440,138.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,440,138.58/19,871.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.08

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