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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,794.76, 27,316.78 and 10,842.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,794.76, 27,316.78 and 10,842.28 is: 14,962.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,794.76 : 27,316.78 = 10,842.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,794.76/27,316.78 = 10,842.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,794.76x = 27,316.78 × 10,842.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,794.76x = 296,176,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,176,177.46/19,794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,962.35

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