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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912, 27,476.76 and 10,959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912, 27,476.76 and 10,959.88 is: 15,123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912 : 27,476.76 = 10,959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912/27,476.76 = 10,959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912x = 27,476.76 × 10,959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912x = 301,141,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,141,992.39/19,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.64

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