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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.28, 27,472.28 and 10,954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.28, 27,472.28 and 10,954.62 is: 15,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.28 : 27,472.28 = 10,954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.28/27,472.28 = 10,954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.28x = 27,472.28 × 10,954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.28x = 300,948,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,948,333.16/19,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.50

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