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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,755.04, 27,270.12 and 14,710.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,755.04, 27,270.12 and 14,710.36 is: 20,306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,755.04 : 27,270.12 = 14,710.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,755.04/27,270.12 = 14,710.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,755.04x = 27,270.12 × 14,710.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,755.04x = 401,153,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,153,282.44/19,755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.38

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