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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.34, 27,478.81 and 10,959.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.34, 27,478.81 and 10,959.65 is: 15,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.34 : 27,478.81 = 10,959.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.34/27,478.81 = 10,959.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.34x = 27,478.81 × 10,959.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.34x = 301,158,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,158,140.02/19,912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.20

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