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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,899.64, 27,464.46 and 14,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,899.64, 27,464.46 and 14,609.08 is: 20,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,899.64 : 27,464.46 = 14,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,899.64/27,464.46 = 14,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,899.64x = 27,464.46 × 14,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,899.64x = 401,230,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,230,493.30/19,899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,162.70

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