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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675, 27,151.50 and 10,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675, 27,151.50 and 10,843 is: 14,963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675 : 27,151.50 = 10,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675/27,151.50 = 10,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675x = 27,151.50 × 10,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675x = 294,403,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,403,714.50/19,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,963.34

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