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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.30, 27,593.28 and 14,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.30, 27,593.28 and 14,983.44 is: 20,664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.30 : 27,593.28 = 14,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.30/27,593.28 = 14,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.30x = 27,593.28 × 14,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.30x = 413,442,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,442,255.28/20,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.57

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