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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.44, 27,524.02 and 14,917.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.44, 27,524.02 and 14,917.18 is: 20,568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.44 : 27,524.02 = 14,917.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.44/27,524.02 = 14,917.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.44x = 27,524.02 × 14,917.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.44x = 410,580,760.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,580,760.66/19,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.69

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