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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,902.12, 27,465.26 and 10,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,902.12, 27,465.26 and 10,950 is: 15,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,902.12 : 27,465.26 = 10,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,902.12/27,465.26 = 10,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,902.12x = 27,465.26 × 10,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,902.12x = 300,744,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,744,542.25/19,902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.18

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