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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.95, 27,479.88 and 10,960.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.95, 27,479.88 and 10,960.79 is: 15,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.95 : 27,479.88 = 10,960.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.95/27,479.88 = 10,960.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.95x = 27,479.88 × 10,960.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.95x = 301,201,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,201,056.51/19,912.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.89

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