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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,610.16, 27,062.64 and 14,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,610.16, 27,062.64 and 14,886.24 is: 20,543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,610.16 : 27,062.64 = 14,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,610.16/27,062.64 = 14,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,610.16x = 27,062.64 × 14,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,610.16x = 402,860,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,860,954.07/19,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.48

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