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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,682, 27,161.24 and 10,729.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,682, 27,161.24 and 10,729.56 is: 14,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,682 : 27,161.24 = 10,729.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,682/27,161.24 = 10,729.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,682x = 27,161.24 × 10,729.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,682x = 291,428,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,428,154.25/19,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,806.84

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