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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,688.76, 27,183.42 and 14,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,688.76, 27,183.42 and 14,374.26 is: 19,845.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,688.76 : 27,183.42 = 14,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,688.76/27,183.42 = 14,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,688.76x = 27,183.42 × 14,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,688.76x = 390,741,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,741,546.77/19,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.92

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