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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.23, 27,233.94 and 10,782.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.23, 27,233.94 and 10,782.29 is: 14,879.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.23 : 27,233.94 = 10,782.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.23/27,233.94 = 10,782.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.23x = 27,233.94 × 10,782.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.23x = 293,644,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,644,238.92/19,734.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.94

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