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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675.97, 27,152.96 and 10,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675.97, 27,152.96 and 10,723.44 is: 14,798.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675.97 : 27,152.96 = 10,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675.97/27,152.96 = 10,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675.97x = 27,152.96 × 10,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675.97x = 291,173,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,173,137.38/19,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,798.41

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