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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,726.98, 27,223.82 and 10,774.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,726.98, 27,223.82 and 10,774.90 is: 14,869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,726.98 : 27,223.82 = 10,774.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,726.98/27,223.82 = 10,774.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,726.98x = 27,223.82 × 10,774.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,726.98x = 293,333,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,333,938.12/19,726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,869.68

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