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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.48, 27,658.74 and 14,076.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.48, 27,658.74 and 14,076.58 is: 19,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.48 : 27,658.74 = 14,076.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.48/27,658.74 = 14,076.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.48x = 27,658.74 × 14,076.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.48x = 389,340,466.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,340,466.31/20,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.43

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