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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.89, 27,482.93 and 14,552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.89, 27,482.93 and 14,552.95 is: 20,085.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.89 : 27,482.93 = 14,552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.89/27,482.93 = 14,552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.89x = 27,482.93 × 14,552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.89x = 399,957,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,957,670.78/19,912.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.37

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