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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.64, 27,246.80 and 10,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.64, 27,246.80 and 10,792.44 is: 14,893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.64 : 27,246.80 = 10,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.64/27,246.80 = 10,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.64x = 27,246.80 × 10,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.64x = 294,059,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,059,454.19/19,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,893.13

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