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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,595.90, 27,027.52 and 13,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,595.90, 27,027.52 and 13,624.58 is: 18,791.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,595.90 : 27,027.52 = 13,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,595.90/27,027.52 = 13,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,595.90x = 27,027.52 × 13,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,595.90x = 368,238,439.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,238,439.24/19,595.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.61

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