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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,827.32, 29,709.36 and 10,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,827.32, 29,709.36 and 10,466.96 is: 15,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,827.32 : 29,709.36 = 10,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,827.32/29,709.36 = 10,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,827.32x = 29,709.36 × 10,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,827.32x = 310,966,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,966,682.75/19,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.75

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