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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.66, 27,247.59 and 10,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.66, 27,247.59 and 10,792.24 is: 14,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.66 : 27,247.59 = 10,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.66/27,247.59 = 10,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.66x = 27,247.59 × 10,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.66x = 294,062,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,062,530.70/19,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,893.27

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