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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,019.42, 27,610.02 and 14,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,019.42, 27,610.02 and 14,995.44 is: 20,681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,019.42 : 27,610.02 = 14,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,019.42/27,610.02 = 14,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,019.42x = 27,610.02 × 14,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,019.42x = 414,024,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,024,398.31/20,019.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.14

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