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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.16, 27,246.98 and 10,791.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.16, 27,246.98 and 10,791.77 is: 14,892.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.16 : 27,246.98 = 10,791.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.16/27,246.98 = 10,791.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.16x = 27,246.98 × 10,791.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.16x = 294,043,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,043,032.10/19,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.66

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