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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,922.88, 27,493.20 and 10,970.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,922.88, 27,493.20 and 10,970.19 is: 15,138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,922.88 : 27,493.20 = 10,970.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,922.88/27,493.20 = 10,970.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,922.88x = 27,493.20 × 10,970.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,922.88x = 301,605,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,605,627.71/19,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,138.66

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