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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,772.82, 27,286.50 and 14,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,772.82, 27,286.50 and 14,741.46 is: 20,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,772.82 : 27,286.50 = 14,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,772.82/27,286.50 = 14,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,772.82x = 27,286.50 × 14,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,772.82x = 402,242,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,242,848.29/19,772.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.22

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