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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.44, 27,522.64 and 14,916.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.44, 27,522.64 and 14,916.18 is: 20,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.44 : 27,522.64 = 14,916.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.44/27,522.64 = 14,916.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.44x = 27,522.64 × 14,916.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.44x = 410,532,652.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,532,652.32/19,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.31

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