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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,672.92, 27,148.76 and 10,720.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,672.92, 27,148.76 and 10,720.66 is: 14,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,672.92 : 27,148.76 = 10,720.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,672.92/27,148.76 = 10,720.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,672.92x = 27,148.76 × 10,720.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,672.92x = 291,052,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,052,625.38/19,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,794.58

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