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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,804.62, 27,329.94 and 10,851.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,804.62, 27,329.94 and 10,851.93 is: 14,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,804.62 : 27,329.94 = 10,851.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,804.62/27,329.94 = 10,851.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,804.62x = 27,329.94 × 10,851.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,804.62x = 296,582,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,582,459.13/19,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,975.42

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