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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.43, 27,552.52 and 13,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.43, 27,552.52 and 13,994.56 is: 19,316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.43 : 27,552.52 = 13,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.43/27,552.52 = 13,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.43x = 27,552.52 × 13,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.43x = 385,585,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,585,394.29/19,961.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.52

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