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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,227.60, 28,777.40 and 13,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,227.60, 28,777.40 and 13,947.60 is: 20,874.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,227.60 : 28,777.40 = 13,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,227.60/28,777.40 = 13,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,227.60x = 28,777.40 × 13,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,227.60x = 401,375,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,375,664.24/19,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,874.97

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