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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,635.31, 27,089.03 and 14,543.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,635.31, 27,089.03 and 14,543.25 is: 20,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,635.31 : 27,089.03 = 14,543.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,635.31/27,089.03 = 14,543.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,635.31x = 27,089.03 × 14,543.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,635.31x = 393,962,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,962,470.32/19,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.98

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