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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,611.56, 27,083.22 and 14,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,611.56, 27,083.22 and 14,224.52 is: 19,643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,611.56 : 27,083.22 = 14,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,611.56/27,083.22 = 14,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,611.56x = 27,083.22 × 14,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,611.56x = 385,245,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,245,804.55/19,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.81

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