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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,910.42, 27,475.68 and 10,957.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,910.42, 27,475.68 and 10,957.86 is: 15,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,910.42 : 27,475.68 = 10,957.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,910.42/27,475.68 = 10,957.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,910.42x = 27,475.68 × 10,957.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,910.42x = 301,074,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,074,654.84/19,910.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.46

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