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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,920.81, 27,491.70 and 10,968.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,920.81, 27,491.70 and 10,968.21 is: 15,136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,920.81 : 27,491.70 = 10,968.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,920.81/27,491.70 = 10,968.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,920.81x = 27,491.70 × 10,968.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,920.81x = 301,534,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,534,738.86/19,920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.67

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