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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.25, 27,037.32 and 10,639.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.25, 27,037.32 and 10,639.77 is: 14,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.25 : 27,037.32 = 10,639.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.25/27,037.32 = 10,639.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.25x = 27,037.32 × 10,639.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.25x = 287,670,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,670,866.22/19,592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.89

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