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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,902.64, 27,468.60 and 14,612.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,902.64, 27,468.60 and 14,612.08 is: 20,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,902.64 : 27,468.60 = 14,612.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,902.64/27,468.60 = 14,612.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,902.64x = 27,468.60 × 14,612.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,902.64x = 401,373,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,373,380.69/19,902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.84

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