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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,719.58, 27,212.89 and 10,767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,719.58, 27,212.89 and 10,767.08 is: 14,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,719.58 : 27,212.89 = 10,767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,719.58/27,212.89 = 10,767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,719.58x = 27,212.89 × 10,767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,719.58x = 293,003,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,003,363.66/19,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,858.50

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