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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,125.94, 27,764.15 and 14,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,125.94, 27,764.15 and 14,160.90 is: 19,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,125.94 : 27,764.15 = 14,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,125.94/27,764.15 = 14,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,125.94x = 27,764.15 × 14,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,125.94x = 393,165,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,165,351.74/20,125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.25

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