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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,735.89, 27,226.02 and 14,349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,735.89, 27,226.02 and 14,349.98 is: 19,796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,735.89 : 27,226.02 = 14,349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,735.89/27,226.02 = 14,349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,735.89x = 27,226.02 × 14,349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,735.89x = 390,692,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,692,706.35/19,735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.05

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