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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.57, 27,066.98 and 10,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.57, 27,066.98 and 10,662 is: 14,712.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.57 : 27,066.98 = 10,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.57/27,066.98 = 10,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.57x = 27,066.98 × 10,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.57x = 288,588,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,588,087.45/19,614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.94

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