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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,913.89, 27,481.35 and 10,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,913.89, 27,481.35 and 10,961.14 is: 15,126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,913.89 : 27,481.35 = 10,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,913.89/27,481.35 = 10,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,913.89x = 27,481.35 × 10,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,913.89x = 301,226,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,226,924.74/19,913.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.47

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