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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,864.65, 27,417.58 and 13,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,864.65, 27,417.58 and 13,740.96 is: 18,965.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,864.65 : 27,417.58 = 13,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,864.65/27,417.58 = 13,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,864.65x = 27,417.58 × 13,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,864.65x = 376,743,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,743,870.08/19,864.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,965.54

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