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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,607.96, 27,056.22 and 13,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,607.96, 27,056.22 and 13,957.40 is: 19,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,607.96 : 27,056.22 = 13,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,607.96/27,056.22 = 13,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,607.96x = 27,056.22 × 13,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,607.96x = 377,634,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,634,485.03/19,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,259.24

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