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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.56, 27,316.38 and 14,780.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.56, 27,316.38 and 14,780.62 is: 20,358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.56 : 27,316.38 = 14,780.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.56/27,316.38 = 14,780.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.56x = 27,316.38 × 14,780.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.56x = 403,753,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,753,032.56/19,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.09

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