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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,975.97, 27,558.45 and 14,011.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,975.97, 27,558.45 and 14,011.53 is: 19,330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975.97 : 27,558.45 = 14,011.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975.97/27,558.45 = 14,011.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975.97x = 27,558.45 × 14,011.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975.97x = 386,135,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,135,978.87/19,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.03

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