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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,762.61, 27,256.70 and 14,933.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,762.61, 27,256.70 and 14,933.45 is: 20,596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,762.61 : 27,256.70 = 14,933.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,762.61/27,256.70 = 14,933.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,762.61x = 27,256.70 × 14,933.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,762.61x = 407,036,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,036,672.09/19,762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.31

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