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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,708.63, 27,185.75 and 14,045.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,708.63, 27,185.75 and 14,045.19 is: 19,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,708.63 : 27,185.75 = 14,045.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,708.63/27,185.75 = 14,045.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,708.63x = 27,185.75 × 14,045.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,708.63x = 381,829,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,829,108.43/19,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.70

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