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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.80, 27,473.12 and 10,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.80, 27,473.12 and 10,955.22 is: 15,118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.80 : 27,473.12 = 10,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.80/27,473.12 = 10,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.80x = 27,473.12 × 10,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.80x = 300,974,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,974,073.69/19,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.40

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