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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.59, 27,246.79 and 10,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.59, 27,246.79 and 10,792.02 is: 14,892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.59 : 27,246.79 = 10,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.59/27,246.79 = 10,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.59x = 27,246.79 × 10,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.59x = 294,047,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,047,902.62/19,744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.58

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