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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.67, 27,588.20 and 14,960.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.67, 27,588.20 and 14,960.29 is: 20,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.67 : 27,588.20 = 14,960.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.67/27,588.20 = 14,960.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.67x = 27,588.20 × 14,960.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.67x = 412,727,328.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,727,328.81/19,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.57

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