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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.69, 27,745.74 and 14,149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.69, 27,745.74 and 14,149.89 is: 19,505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.69 : 27,745.74 = 14,149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.69/27,745.74 = 14,149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.69x = 27,745.74 × 14,149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.69x = 392,599,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,599,168.97/20,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.43

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