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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,618.68, 27,073.56 and 14,605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,618.68, 27,073.56 and 14,605.32 is: 20,155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,618.68 : 27,073.56 = 14,605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,618.68/27,073.56 = 14,605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,618.68x = 27,073.56 × 14,605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,618.68x = 395,418,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,418,007.34/19,618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.18

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