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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,635.75, 27,079.38 and 14,612.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,635.75, 27,079.38 and 14,612.67 is: 20,152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,635.75 : 27,079.38 = 14,612.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,635.75/27,079.38 = 14,612.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,635.75x = 27,079.38 × 14,612.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,635.75x = 395,702,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,702,043.74/19,635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.12

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