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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,911.96, 27,477.36 and 10,959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,911.96, 27,477.36 and 10,959.84 is: 15,123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,911.96 : 27,477.36 = 10,959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,911.96/27,477.36 = 10,959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,911.96x = 27,477.36 × 10,959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,911.96x = 301,147,469.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,147,469.22/19,911.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.95

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