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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,906.44, 27,471.10 and 10,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,906.44, 27,471.10 and 10,954.14 is: 15,116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,906.44 : 27,471.10 = 10,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,906.44/27,471.10 = 10,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,906.44x = 27,471.10 × 10,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,906.44x = 300,922,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,922,165.49/19,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,116.82

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