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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.94, 27,203.55 and 14,691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.94, 27,203.55 and 14,691.17 is: 20,250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.94 : 27,203.55 = 14,691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.94/27,203.55 = 14,691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.94x = 27,203.55 × 14,691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.94x = 399,651,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,651,990.57/19,734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.98

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