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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,916.79, 27,485.91 and 10,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,916.79, 27,485.91 and 10,964.67 is: 15,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,916.79 : 27,485.91 = 10,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,916.79/27,485.91 = 10,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,916.79x = 27,485.91 × 10,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,916.79x = 301,373,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,373,932.80/19,916.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.65

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