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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.87, 27,014.90 and 10,623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.87, 27,014.90 and 10,623.45 is: 14,660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.87 : 27,014.90 = 10,623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.87/27,014.90 = 10,623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.87x = 27,014.90 × 10,623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.87x = 286,991,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,991,426.13/19,575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.47

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