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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,885.23, 27,441.63 and 10,932.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,885.23, 27,441.63 and 10,932.89 is: 15,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,885.23 : 27,441.63 = 10,932.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,885.23/27,441.63 = 10,932.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,885.23x = 27,441.63 × 10,932.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,885.23x = 300,016,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,016,185.00/19,885.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.39

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