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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,811.78, 27,340.62 and 10,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,811.78, 27,340.62 and 10,858.76 is: 14,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,811.78 : 27,340.62 = 10,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,811.78/27,340.62 = 10,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,811.78x = 27,340.62 × 10,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,811.78x = 296,885,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,885,230.83/19,811.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,985.29

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