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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.76, 27,392.57 and 10,897.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.76, 27,392.57 and 10,897.43 is: 15,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.76 : 27,392.57 = 10,897.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.76/27,392.57 = 10,897.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.76x = 27,392.57 × 10,897.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.76x = 298,508,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,508,422.65/19,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,038.39

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