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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,639.83, 27,095.22 and 14,547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,639.83, 27,095.22 and 14,547.75 is: 20,070.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,639.83 : 27,095.22 = 14,547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,639.83/27,095.22 = 14,547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,639.83x = 27,095.22 × 14,547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,639.83x = 394,174,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,174,486.76/19,639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.16

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