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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,657.60, 27,128.63 and 14,803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,657.60, 27,128.63 and 14,803.64 is: 20,429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,657.60 : 27,128.63 = 14,803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,657.60/27,128.63 = 14,803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,657.60x = 27,128.63 × 14,803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,657.60x = 401,602,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,602,498.42/19,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,429.88

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