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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,726.61, 27,223.22 and 10,774.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,726.61, 27,223.22 and 10,774.01 is: 14,868.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,726.61 : 27,223.22 = 10,774.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,726.61/27,223.22 = 10,774.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,726.61x = 27,223.22 × 10,774.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,726.61x = 293,303,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,303,339.51/19,726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.41

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