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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.80, 27,141.42 and 14,934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.80, 27,141.42 and 14,934.04 is: 20,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.80 : 27,141.42 = 14,934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.80/27,141.42 = 14,934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.80x = 27,141.42 × 14,934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.80x = 405,331,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,331,051.94/19,655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.45

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