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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,914.73, 27,482.32 and 10,962.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,914.73, 27,482.32 and 10,962.19 is: 15,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,914.73 : 27,482.32 = 10,962.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,914.73/27,482.32 = 10,962.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,914.73x = 27,482.32 × 10,962.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,914.73x = 301,266,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,266,358.48/19,914.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,127.82

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