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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,871.94, 27,423.63 and 10,919.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,871.94, 27,423.63 and 10,919.82 is: 15,069.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,871.94 : 27,423.63 = 10,919.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,871.94/27,423.63 = 10,919.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,871.94x = 27,423.63 × 10,919.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,871.94x = 299,461,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,461,103.35/19,871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.55

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