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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,837.56, 27,323.28 and 14,785.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,837.56, 27,323.28 and 14,785.59 is: 20,364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,837.56 : 27,323.28 = 14,785.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,837.56/27,323.28 = 14,785.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,837.56x = 27,323.28 × 14,785.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,837.56x = 403,990,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,990,815.54/19,837.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.94

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