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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.95, 27,404.06 and 14,841.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.95, 27,404.06 and 14,841.63 is: 20,489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.95 : 27,404.06 = 14,841.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.95/27,404.06 = 14,841.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.95x = 27,404.06 × 14,841.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.95x = 406,720,844.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,720,844.81/19,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.77

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