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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.37, 27,541.62 and 14,646.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.37, 27,541.62 and 14,646.96 is: 20,209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.37 : 27,541.62 = 14,646.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.37/27,541.62 = 14,646.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.37x = 27,541.62 × 14,646.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.37x = 403,401,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,401,006.48/19,961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.08

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