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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,918.54, 27,488.33 and 10,966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,918.54, 27,488.33 and 10,966.42 is: 15,134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,918.54 : 27,488.33 = 10,966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,918.54/27,488.33 = 10,966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,918.54x = 27,488.33 × 10,966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,918.54x = 301,448,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,448,571.88/19,918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.07

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