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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,112.12, 26,371.86 and 10,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,112.12, 26,371.86 and 10,727 is: 14,801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,112.12 : 26,371.86 = 10,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,112.12/26,371.86 = 10,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,112.12x = 26,371.86 × 10,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,112.12x = 282,890,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,890,942.22/19,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.65

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