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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.76, 27,478.56 and 10,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.76, 27,478.56 and 10,958.52 is: 15,122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.76 : 27,478.56 = 10,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.76/27,478.56 = 10,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.76x = 27,478.56 × 10,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.76x = 301,124,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,124,349.33/19,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.18

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