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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,664.64, 27,137.25 and 10,712.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,664.64, 27,137.25 and 10,712.19 is: 14,782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664.64 : 27,137.25 = 10,712.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664.64/27,137.25 = 10,712.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664.64x = 27,137.25 × 10,712.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664.64x = 290,699,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,699,378.08/19,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.85

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