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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797.98, 27,320.97 and 10,845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797.98, 27,320.97 and 10,845.38 is: 14,966.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797.98 : 27,320.97 = 10,845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797.98/27,320.97 = 10,845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797.98x = 27,320.97 × 10,845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797.98x = 296,306,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,306,301.62/19,797.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,966.49

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