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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.92, 26,527.80 and 10,727.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.92, 26,527.80 and 10,727.29 is: 14,802.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.92 : 26,527.80 = 10,727.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.92/26,527.80 = 10,727.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.92x = 26,527.80 × 10,727.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.92x = 284,571,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,571,403.66/19,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,802.99

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