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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.26, 27,547.11 and 14,915.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.26, 27,547.11 and 14,915.73 is: 20,585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.26 : 27,547.11 = 14,915.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.26/27,547.11 = 14,915.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.26x = 27,547.11 × 14,915.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.26x = 410,885,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,885,245.34/19,960.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.16

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