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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.44, 27,247.86 and 14,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.44, 27,247.86 and 14,027.88 is: 19,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.44 : 27,247.86 = 14,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.44/27,247.86 = 14,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.44x = 27,247.86 × 14,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.44x = 382,229,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,229,710.34/19,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.35

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