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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,861.34, 27,426.45 and 14,816.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,861.34, 27,426.45 and 14,816.81 is: 20,460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,861.34 : 27,426.45 = 14,816.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,861.34/27,426.45 = 14,816.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,861.34x = 27,426.45 × 14,816.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,861.34x = 406,372,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,372,361.49/19,861.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.48

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