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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,622.52, 27,079.38 and 10,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,622.52, 27,079.38 and 10,670.40 is: 14,725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,622.52 : 27,079.38 = 10,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,622.52/27,079.38 = 10,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,622.52x = 27,079.38 × 10,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,622.52x = 288,947,816.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,947,816.35/19,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,725.32

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