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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,663.70, 27,136.38 and 10,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,663.70, 27,136.38 and 10,711.68 is: 14,782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,663.70 : 27,136.38 = 10,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,663.70/27,136.38 = 10,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,663.70x = 27,136.38 × 10,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,663.70x = 290,676,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,676,218.92/19,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.38

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