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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,717.52, 27,191.94 and 14,694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,717.52, 27,191.94 and 14,694.08 is: 20,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,717.52 : 27,191.94 = 14,694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,717.52/27,191.94 = 14,694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,717.52x = 27,191.94 × 14,694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,717.52x = 399,560,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,560,541.72/19,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.24

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