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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,707.98, 27,196.79 and 10,755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,707.98, 27,196.79 and 10,755.86 is: 14,842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,707.98 : 27,196.79 = 10,755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,707.98/27,196.79 = 10,755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,707.98x = 27,196.79 × 10,755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,707.98x = 292,524,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,524,675.93/19,707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.96

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