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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.86, 27,502.74 and 14,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.86, 27,502.74 and 14,628.60 is: 20,186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.86 : 27,502.74 = 14,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.86/27,502.74 = 14,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.86x = 27,502.74 × 14,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.86x = 402,326,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,326,582.36/19,930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.11

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