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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,913.98, 27,481.29 and 10,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,913.98, 27,481.29 and 10,961.44 is: 15,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,913.98 : 27,481.29 = 10,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,913.98/27,481.29 = 10,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,913.98x = 27,481.29 × 10,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,913.98x = 301,234,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,234,455.71/19,913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.79

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