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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.68, 27,473.25 and 10,955.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.68, 27,473.25 and 10,955.83 is: 15,119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.68 : 27,473.25 = 10,955.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.68/27,473.25 = 10,955.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.68x = 27,473.25 × 10,955.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.68x = 300,992,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,992,256.55/19,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.40

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