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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,963.62, 27,544.73 and 14,649.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,963.62, 27,544.73 and 14,649.21 is: 20,212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,963.62 : 27,544.73 = 14,649.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,963.62/27,544.73 = 14,649.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,963.62x = 27,544.73 × 14,649.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,963.62x = 403,508,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,508,460.92/19,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.19

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