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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,719.28, 27,212.40 and 10,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,719.28, 27,212.40 and 10,766.76 is: 14,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,719.28 : 27,212.40 = 10,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,719.28/27,212.40 = 10,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,719.28x = 27,212.40 × 10,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,719.28x = 292,989,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,989,379.82/19,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,858.02

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