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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,663.96, 27,135.33 and 10,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,663.96, 27,135.33 and 10,711.42 is: 14,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,663.96 : 27,135.33 = 10,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,663.96/27,135.33 = 10,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,663.96x = 27,135.33 × 10,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,663.96x = 290,657,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,657,916.47/19,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,781.25

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