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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,670.81, 27,145.72 and 10,718.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,670.81, 27,145.72 and 10,718.31 is: 14,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,670.81 : 27,145.72 = 10,718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,670.81/27,145.72 = 10,718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,670.81x = 27,145.72 × 10,718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,670.81x = 290,956,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,956,052.81/19,670.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.26

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