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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,888.47, 27,445.91 and 10,936.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,888.47, 27,445.91 and 10,936.08 is: 15,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,888.47 : 27,445.91 = 10,936.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,888.47/27,445.91 = 10,936.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,888.47x = 27,445.91 × 10,936.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,888.47x = 300,150,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,150,612.75/19,888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.69

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