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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,967.79, 27,557.49 and 14,923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,967.79, 27,557.49 and 14,923.26 is: 20,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967.79 : 27,557.49 = 14,923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967.79/27,557.49 = 14,923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967.79x = 27,557.49 × 14,923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967.79x = 411,247,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,247,588.22/19,967.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.55

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