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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,214.74, 27,694.29 and 19,457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,214.74, 27,694.29 and 19,457.18 is: 26,656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,214.74 : 27,694.29 = 19,457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,214.74/27,694.29 = 19,457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,214.74x = 27,694.29 × 19,457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,214.74x = 538,852,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,852,785.50/20,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.43

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