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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,144.57, 27,777.10 and 13,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,144.57, 27,777.10 and 13,772.20 is: 18,990.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,144.57 : 27,777.10 = 13,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,144.57/27,777.10 = 13,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,144.57x = 27,777.10 × 13,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,144.57x = 382,551,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,551,707.76/20,144.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.31

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