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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.89, 27,577.53 and 14,622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.89, 27,577.53 and 14,622.53 is: 20,153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.89 : 27,577.53 = 14,622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.89/27,577.53 = 14,622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.89x = 27,577.53 × 14,622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.89x = 403,253,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,253,121.86/20,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.70

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