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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.96, 27,281.98 and 10,817.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.96, 27,281.98 and 10,817.25 is: 14,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.96 : 27,281.98 = 10,817.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.96/27,281.98 = 10,817.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.96x = 27,281.98 × 10,817.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.96x = 295,115,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,115,861.75/19,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,928.24

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