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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.90, 27,580.28 and 14,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.90, 27,580.28 and 14,624.52 is: 20,156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.90 : 27,580.28 = 14,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.90/27,580.28 = 14,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.90x = 27,580.28 × 14,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.90x = 403,348,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,348,356.47/20,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.43

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