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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,609.55, 27,033.50 and 13,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,609.55, 27,033.50 and 13,942.19 is: 19,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,609.55 : 27,033.50 = 13,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,609.55/27,033.50 = 13,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,609.55x = 27,033.50 × 13,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,609.55x = 376,905,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,905,988.49/19,609.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.54

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