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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,660.65, 27,131.92 and 10,708.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,660.65, 27,131.92 and 10,708.23 is: 14,777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,660.65 : 27,131.92 = 10,708.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,660.65/27,131.92 = 10,708.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,660.65x = 27,131.92 × 10,708.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,660.65x = 290,534,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,534,761.04/19,660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,777.48

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