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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.92, 27,686.21 and 14,094.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.92, 27,686.21 and 14,094.81 is: 19,463.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.92 : 27,686.21 = 14,094.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.92/27,686.21 = 14,094.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.92x = 27,686.21 × 14,094.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.92x = 390,231,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,231,799.10/20,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.98

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