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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,875.87, 27,452.94 and 14,862.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,875.87, 27,452.94 and 14,862.27 is: 20,528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,875.87 : 27,452.94 = 14,862.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,875.87/27,452.94 = 14,862.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,875.87x = 27,452.94 × 14,862.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,875.87x = 408,013,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,013,006.57/19,875.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.06

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