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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,914.96, 27,481.50 and 10,960.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,914.96, 27,481.50 and 10,960.98 is: 15,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,914.96 : 27,481.50 = 10,960.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,914.96/27,481.50 = 10,960.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,914.96x = 27,481.50 × 10,960.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,914.96x = 301,224,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,224,171.87/19,914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.52

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