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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,977.95, 27,579.94 and 14,594.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,977.95, 27,579.94 and 14,594.34 is: 20,147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,977.95 : 27,579.94 = 14,594.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,977.95/27,579.94 = 14,594.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,977.95x = 27,579.94 × 14,594.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,977.95x = 402,510,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,510,948.57/19,977.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.76

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