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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.72, 26,529.78 and 10,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.72, 26,529.78 and 10,727.72 is: 14,804.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.72 : 26,529.78 = 10,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.72/26,529.78 = 10,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.72x = 26,529.78 × 10,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.72x = 284,604,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,604,051.50/19,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,804.84

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