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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,621.52, 27,059.76 and 14,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,621.52, 27,059.76 and 14,598.32 is: 20,132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,621.52 : 27,059.76 = 14,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,621.52/27,059.76 = 14,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,621.52x = 27,059.76 × 14,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,621.52x = 395,027,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,027,035.60/19,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,132.34

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