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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,799.67, 27,323.40 and 10,847.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,799.67, 27,323.40 and 10,847.09 is: 14,968.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,799.67 : 27,323.40 = 10,847.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,799.67/27,323.40 = 10,847.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,799.67x = 27,323.40 × 10,847.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,799.67x = 296,379,378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,379,378.91/19,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,968.90

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