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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.54, 27,521.57 and 14,232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.54, 27,521.57 and 14,232.43 is: 19,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.54 : 27,521.57 = 14,232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.54/27,521.57 = 14,232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.54x = 27,521.57 × 14,232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.54x = 391,698,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,698,965.90/19,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.58

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