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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.52, 27,242.48 and 10,789.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.52, 27,242.48 and 10,789.34 is: 14,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.52 : 27,242.48 = 10,789.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.52/27,242.48 = 10,789.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.52x = 27,242.48 × 10,789.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.52x = 293,928,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,928,269.92/19,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,888.83

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