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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,794.08, 27,316.28 and 10,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,794.08, 27,316.28 and 10,842 is: 14,962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,794.08 : 27,316.28 = 10,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,794.08/27,316.28 = 10,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,794.08x = 27,316.28 × 10,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,794.08x = 296,163,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,163,107.76/19,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,962.21

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