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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,652.70, 27,092.07 and 14,928.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,652.70, 27,092.07 and 14,928.78 is: 20,579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,652.70 : 27,092.07 = 14,928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,652.70/27,092.07 = 14,928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,652.70x = 27,092.07 × 14,928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,652.70x = 404,451,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,451,552.77/19,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.95

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