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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.30, 27,687.72 and 14,092.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.30, 27,687.72 and 14,092.57 is: 19,451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.30 : 27,687.72 = 14,092.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.30/27,687.72 = 14,092.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.30x = 27,687.72 × 14,092.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.30x = 390,191,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,191,132.24/20,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.88

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