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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.67, 27,369.45 and 10,879.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.67, 27,369.45 and 10,879.63 is: 15,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.67 : 27,369.45 = 10,879.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.67/27,369.45 = 10,879.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.67x = 27,369.45 × 10,879.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.67x = 297,769,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,769,420.88/19,832.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,014.09

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