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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,782.98, 27,299.69 and 10,830.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,782.98, 27,299.69 and 10,830.26 is: 14,945.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,782.98 : 27,299.69 = 10,830.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,782.98/27,299.69 = 10,830.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,782.98x = 27,299.69 × 10,830.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,782.98x = 295,662,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,662,740.62/19,782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,945.31

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