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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.74, 27,068.12 and 14,601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.74, 27,068.12 and 14,601.38 is: 20,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.74 : 27,068.12 = 14,601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.74/27,068.12 = 14,601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.74x = 27,068.12 × 14,601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.74x = 395,231,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,231,697.66/19,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.73

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