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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,021.48, 27,623.58 and 13,971.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,021.48, 27,623.58 and 13,971.56 is: 19,276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,021.48 : 27,623.58 = 13,971.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,021.48/27,623.58 = 13,971.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,021.48x = 27,623.58 × 13,971.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,021.48x = 385,944,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,944,505.38/20,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,276.52

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