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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,137.87, 27,791.67 and 14,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,137.87, 27,791.67 and 14,171.55 is: 19,557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,137.87 : 27,791.67 = 14,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,137.87/27,791.67 = 14,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,137.87x = 27,791.67 × 14,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,137.87x = 393,851,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,851,040.99/20,137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.73

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