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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.36, 27,587.61 and 10,916.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.36, 27,587.61 and 10,916.37 is: 15,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.36 : 27,587.61 = 10,916.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.36/27,587.61 = 10,916.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.36x = 27,587.61 × 10,916.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.36x = 301,156,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,156,558.18/19,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,064.33

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