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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.70, 27,520.23 and 14,914.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.70, 27,520.23 and 14,914.42 is: 20,564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.70 : 27,520.23 = 14,914.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.70/27,520.23 = 14,914.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.70x = 27,520.23 × 14,914.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.70x = 410,448,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,448,268.72/19,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.88

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