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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,819.56, 27,298.44 and 14,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,819.56, 27,298.44 and 14,767.59 is: 20,340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,819.56 : 27,298.44 = 14,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,819.56/27,298.44 = 14,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,819.56x = 27,298.44 × 14,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,819.56x = 403,132,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,132,169.56/19,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.12

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