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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.67, 27,232.96 and 10,781.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.67, 27,232.96 and 10,781.52 is: 14,879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.67 : 27,232.96 = 10,781.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.67/27,232.96 = 10,781.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.67x = 27,232.96 × 10,781.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.67x = 293,612,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,612,702.90/19,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.52

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