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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.99, 27,233.96 and 10,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.99, 27,233.96 and 10,782.30 is: 14,879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.99 : 27,233.96 = 10,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.99/27,233.96 = 10,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.99x = 27,233.96 × 10,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.99x = 293,644,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,644,774.08/19,734.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.40

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