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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,719.52, 27,194.70 and 14,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,719.52, 27,194.70 and 14,696.08 is: 20,267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,719.52 : 27,194.70 = 14,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,719.52/27,194.70 = 14,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,719.52x = 27,194.70 × 14,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,719.52x = 399,655,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,655,486.78/19,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.00

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