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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.79, 27,264.69 and 14,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.79, 27,264.69 and 14,101.73 is: 19,448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.79 : 27,264.69 = 14,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.79/27,264.69 = 14,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.79x = 27,264.69 × 14,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.79x = 384,479,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,479,160.59/19,768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,448.80

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