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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,860.72, 27,425.59 and 14,816.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,860.72, 27,425.59 and 14,816.18 is: 20,459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,860.72 : 27,425.59 = 14,816.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,860.72/27,425.59 = 14,816.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,860.72x = 27,425.59 × 14,816.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,860.72x = 406,342,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,342,340.92/19,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.60

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