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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,918.53, 27,487.51 and 10,966.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,918.53, 27,487.51 and 10,966.21 is: 15,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,918.53 : 27,487.51 = 10,966.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,918.53/27,487.51 = 10,966.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,918.53x = 27,487.51 × 10,966.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,918.53x = 301,433,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,433,710.90/19,918.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.33

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