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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.64, 27,536.58 and 14,908.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.64, 27,536.58 and 14,908.11 is: 20,574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.64 : 27,536.58 = 14,908.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.64/27,536.58 = 14,908.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.64x = 27,536.58 × 14,908.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.64x = 410,518,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,518,363.66/19,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.64

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