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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.26, 27,246.30 and 10,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.26, 27,246.30 and 10,792.08 is: 14,892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.26 : 27,246.30 = 10,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.26/27,246.30 = 10,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.26x = 27,246.30 × 10,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.26x = 294,044,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,044,249.30/19,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.64

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