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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,002.97, 27,604.87 and 14,958.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,002.97, 27,604.87 and 14,958.29 is: 20,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,002.97 : 27,604.87 = 14,958.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,002.97/27,604.87 = 14,958.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,002.97x = 27,604.87 × 14,958.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,002.97x = 412,921,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,921,682.49/20,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.02

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