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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,904.72, 27,469.26 and 10,952.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,904.72, 27,469.26 and 10,952.91 is: 15,115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,904.72 : 27,469.26 = 10,952.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,904.72/27,469.26 = 10,952.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,904.72x = 27,469.26 × 10,952.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,904.72x = 300,868,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,868,332.55/19,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.43

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