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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,951.14, 27,534.53 and 14,906.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,951.14, 27,534.53 and 14,906.61 is: 20,572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,951.14 : 27,534.53 = 14,906.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,951.14/27,534.53 = 14,906.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,951.14x = 27,534.53 × 14,906.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,951.14x = 410,446,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,446,425.71/19,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.58

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