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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,664.78, 27,137.36 and 10,712.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,664.78, 27,137.36 and 10,712.25 is: 14,782.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664.78 : 27,137.36 = 10,712.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664.78/27,137.36 = 10,712.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664.78x = 27,137.36 × 10,712.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664.78x = 290,702,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,702,131.10/19,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.89

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