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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,566.64, 27,001.72 and 10,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,566.64, 27,001.72 and 10,614 is: 14,647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,566.64 : 27,001.72 = 10,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,566.64/27,001.72 = 10,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,566.64x = 27,001.72 × 10,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,566.64x = 286,596,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,596,256.08/19,566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,647.19

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