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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,921.58, 27,491.55 and 10,968.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,921.58, 27,491.55 and 10,968.85 is: 15,136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,921.58 : 27,491.55 = 10,968.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,921.58/27,491.55 = 10,968.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,921.58x = 27,491.55 × 10,968.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,921.58x = 301,550,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,550,550.76/19,921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.88

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