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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,611.16, 27,064.02 and 14,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,611.16, 27,064.02 and 14,887.24 is: 20,544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,611.16 : 27,064.02 = 14,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,611.16/27,064.02 = 14,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,611.16x = 27,064.02 × 14,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,611.16x = 402,908,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,908,561.10/19,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.86

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