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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,881.52, 27,437.08 and 10,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,881.52, 27,437.08 and 10,929.28 is: 15,082.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,881.52 : 27,437.08 = 10,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,881.52/27,437.08 = 10,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,881.52x = 27,437.08 × 10,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,881.52x = 299,867,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,867,529.70/19,881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,082.73

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