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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,908.41, 27,476.75 and 14,548.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,908.41, 27,476.75 and 14,548.45 is: 20,079.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908.41 : 27,476.75 = 14,548.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908.41/27,476.75 = 14,548.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908.41x = 27,476.75 × 14,548.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908.41x = 399,744,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,744,123.54/19,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.16

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