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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,618.16, 27,073.68 and 14,894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,618.16, 27,073.68 and 14,894.24 is: 20,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,618.16 : 27,073.68 = 14,894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,618.16/27,073.68 = 14,894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,618.16x = 27,073.68 × 14,894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,618.16x = 403,241,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,241,887.60/19,618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.52

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