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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,727.10, 27,217.08 and 14,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,727.10, 27,217.08 and 14,062.86 is: 19,402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,727.10 : 27,217.08 = 14,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,727.10/27,217.08 = 14,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,727.10x = 27,217.08 × 14,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,727.10x = 382,749,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,749,985.65/19,727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.24

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