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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.74, 27,052.18 and 14,899.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.74, 27,052.18 and 14,899.82 is: 20,540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.74 : 27,052.18 = 14,899.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.74/27,052.18 = 14,899.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.74x = 27,052.18 × 14,899.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.74x = 403,072,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,072,440.10/19,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.05

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