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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,824.19, 27,357.42 and 10,871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,824.19, 27,357.42 and 10,871.76 is: 15,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,824.19 : 27,357.42 = 10,871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,824.19/27,357.42 = 10,871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,824.19x = 27,357.42 × 10,871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,824.19x = 297,423,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,423,304.46/19,824.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.05

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