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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.39, 27,551.75 and 14,588.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.39, 27,551.75 and 14,588.91 is: 20,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.39 : 27,551.75 = 14,588.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.39/27,551.75 = 14,588.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.39x = 27,551.75 × 14,588.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.39x = 401,949,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,949,928.15/19,973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.28

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