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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,676.48, 27,153.90 and 10,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,676.48, 27,153.90 and 10,724 is: 14,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,676.48 : 27,153.90 = 10,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,676.48/27,153.90 = 10,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,676.48x = 27,153.90 × 10,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,676.48x = 291,198,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,198,423.60/19,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,799.31

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