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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,916.82, 27,485.39 and 10,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,916.82, 27,485.39 and 10,964.50 is: 15,131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,916.82 : 27,485.39 = 10,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,916.82/27,485.39 = 10,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,916.82x = 27,485.39 × 10,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,916.82x = 301,363,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,363,517.35/19,916.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.11

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