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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.36, 27,247.15 and 10,791.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.36, 27,247.15 and 10,791.86 is: 14,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.36 : 27,247.15 = 10,791.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.36/27,247.15 = 10,791.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.36x = 27,247.15 × 10,791.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.36x = 294,047,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,047,428.20/19,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.73

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