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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,727.35, 29,582.56 and 7,243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,727.35, 29,582.56 and 7,243.27 is: 10,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,727.35 : 29,582.56 = 7,243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,727.35/29,582.56 = 7,243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,727.35x = 29,582.56 × 7,243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,727.35x = 214,274,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,274,469.37/19,727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.80

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