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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,658.29, 27,129.58 and 14,804.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,658.29, 27,129.58 and 14,804.33 is: 20,430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,658.29 : 27,129.58 = 14,804.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,658.29/27,129.58 = 14,804.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,658.29x = 27,129.58 × 14,804.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,658.29x = 401,635,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,635,255.08/19,658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.83

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