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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,988.61, 27,583.09 and 10,912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,988.61, 27,583.09 and 10,912.16 is: 15,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,988.61 : 27,583.09 = 10,912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,988.61/27,583.09 = 10,912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,988.61x = 27,583.09 × 10,912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,988.61x = 300,991,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,991,133.05/19,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,058.13

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