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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.52, 27,671.46 and 14,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.52, 27,671.46 and 14,769 is: 20,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.52 : 27,671.46 = 14,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.52/27,671.46 = 14,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.52x = 27,671.46 × 14,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.52x = 408,679,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,679,792.74/20,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,372.34

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