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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,682, 27,161.28 and 10,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,682, 27,161.28 and 10,850 is: 14,973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,682 : 27,161.28 = 10,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,682/27,161.28 = 10,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,682x = 27,161.28 × 10,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,682x = 294,699,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,699,888/19,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,973.07

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