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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,789.31, 27,309.35 and 14,758.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,789.31, 27,309.35 and 14,758.00 is: 20,366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,789.31 : 27,309.35 = 14,758.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,789.31/27,309.35 = 14,758.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,789.31x = 27,309.35 × 14,758.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,789.31x = 403,031,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,031,355.92/19,789.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.11

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