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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.72, 27,014.28 and 10,623.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.72, 27,014.28 and 10,623.42 is: 14,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.72 : 27,014.28 = 10,623.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.72/27,014.28 = 10,623.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.72x = 27,014.28 × 10,623.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.72x = 286,984,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,984,042.44/19,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.20

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