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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,913.70, 27,480.14 and 10,960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,913.70, 27,480.14 and 10,960.70 is: 15,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,913.70 : 27,480.14 = 10,960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,913.70/27,480.14 = 10,960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,913.70x = 27,480.14 × 10,960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,913.70x = 301,201,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,201,570.50/19,913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.34

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