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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.59, 27,578.92 and 14,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.59, 27,578.92 and 14,189.64 is: 19,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.59 : 27,578.92 = 14,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.59/27,578.92 = 14,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.59x = 27,578.92 × 14,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.59x = 391,334,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,334,946.39/20,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.35

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