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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.84, 27,613.26 and 14,988.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.84, 27,613.26 and 14,988.42 is: 20,661.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.84 : 27,613.26 = 14,988.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.84/27,613.26 = 14,988.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.84x = 27,613.26 × 14,988.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.84x = 413,879,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,879,138.45/20,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.06

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