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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,682.34, 27,161.79 and 10,729.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,682.34, 27,161.79 and 10,729.89 is: 14,807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,682.34 : 27,161.79 = 10,729.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,682.34/27,161.79 = 10,729.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,682.34x = 27,161.79 × 10,729.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,682.34x = 291,443,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,443,018.90/19,682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,807.34

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