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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.07, 27,214.47 and 14,709.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.07, 27,214.47 and 14,709.43 is: 20,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.07 : 27,214.47 = 14,709.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.07/27,214.47 = 14,709.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.07x = 27,214.47 × 14,709.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.07x = 400,309,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,309,341.45/19,734.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.19

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