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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,027.44, 30,014.87 and 14,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,027.44, 30,014.87 and 14,737.68 is: 22,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,027.44 : 30,014.87 = 14,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,027.44/30,014.87 = 14,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,027.44x = 30,014.87 × 14,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,027.44x = 442,349,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,349,475.61/20,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.18

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