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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,802.48, 27,274.93 and 14,750.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,802.48, 27,274.93 and 14,750.51 is: 20,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,802.48 : 27,274.93 = 14,750.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,802.48/27,274.93 = 14,750.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,802.48x = 27,274.93 × 14,750.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,802.48x = 402,318,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,318,954.46/19,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.60

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