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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.67, 27,589.58 and 14,961.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.67, 27,589.58 and 14,961.29 is: 20,664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.67 : 27,589.58 = 14,961.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.67/27,589.58 = 14,961.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.67x = 27,589.58 × 14,961.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.67x = 412,775,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,775,707.36/19,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.96

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