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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,708.26, 27,197.40 and 14,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,708.26, 27,197.40 and 14,676.80 is: 20,253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,708.26 : 27,197.40 = 14,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,708.26/27,197.40 = 14,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,708.26x = 27,197.40 × 14,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,708.26x = 399,170,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,170,800.32/19,708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.98

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