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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,624.90, 27,085.05 and 14,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,624.90, 27,085.05 and 14,901.70 is: 20,566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,624.90 : 27,085.05 = 14,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,624.90/27,085.05 = 14,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,624.90x = 27,085.05 × 14,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,624.90x = 403,613,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,613,289.59/19,624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.39

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