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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,840.56, 27,327.42 and 14,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,840.56, 27,327.42 and 14,788.60 is: 20,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,840.56 : 27,327.42 = 14,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,840.56/27,327.42 = 14,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,840.56x = 27,327.42 × 14,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,840.56x = 404,134,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,134,283.41/19,840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.10

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