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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,898.64, 27,463.08 and 14,608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,898.64, 27,463.08 and 14,608.08 is: 20,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,898.64 : 27,463.08 = 14,608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,898.64/27,463.08 = 14,608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,898.64x = 27,463.08 × 14,608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,898.64x = 401,182,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,182,869.69/19,898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,161.32

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