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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,908.58, 27,474.56 and 10,956.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,908.58, 27,474.56 and 10,956.76 is: 15,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908.58 : 27,474.56 = 10,956.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908.58/27,474.56 = 10,956.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908.58x = 27,474.56 × 10,956.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908.58x = 301,032,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,032,118.73/19,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.72

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