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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,964.79, 27,553.34 and 14,920.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,964.79, 27,553.34 and 14,920.26 is: 20,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964.79 : 27,553.34 = 14,920.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964.79/27,553.34 = 14,920.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964.79x = 27,553.34 × 14,920.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964.79x = 411,103,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,103,085.63/19,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.41

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