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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,794.59, 27,316.46 and 10,842.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,794.59, 27,316.46 and 10,842.06 is: 14,962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,794.59 : 27,316.46 = 10,842.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,794.59/27,316.46 = 10,842.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,794.59x = 27,316.46 × 10,842.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,794.59x = 296,166,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,166,644.10/19,794.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,962.00

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