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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,873.63, 27,452.16 and 13,924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,873.63, 27,452.16 and 13,924.99 is: 19,235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,873.63 : 27,452.16 = 13,924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,873.63/27,452.16 = 13,924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,873.63x = 27,452.16 × 13,924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,873.63x = 382,271,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,271,053.48/19,873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.09

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