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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,091.54, 27,717.48 and 14,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,091.54, 27,717.48 and 14,121.30 is: 19,481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,091.54 : 27,717.48 = 14,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,091.54/27,717.48 = 14,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,091.54x = 27,717.48 × 14,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,091.54x = 391,406,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,406,850.32/20,091.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.18

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