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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.16, 27,246.96 and 10,791.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.16, 27,246.96 and 10,791.65 is: 14,892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.16 : 27,246.96 = 10,791.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.16/27,246.96 = 10,791.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.16x = 27,246.96 × 10,791.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.16x = 294,039,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,039,724.00/19,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.49

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