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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.92, 27,687.59 and 14,095.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.92, 27,687.59 and 14,095.81 is: 19,465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.92 : 27,687.59 = 14,095.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.92/27,687.59 = 14,095.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.92x = 27,687.59 × 14,095.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.92x = 390,279,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,279,008.00/20,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.36

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