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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.51, 27,638.36 and 14,948.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.51, 27,638.36 and 14,948.26 is: 20,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.51 : 27,638.36 = 14,948.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.51/27,638.36 = 14,948.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.51x = 27,638.36 × 14,948.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.51x = 413,145,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,145,391.25/20,041.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,614.48

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