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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.08, 27,771.34 and 14,158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.08, 27,771.34 and 14,158.17 is: 19,517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.08 : 27,771.34 = 14,158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.08/27,771.34 = 14,158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.08x = 27,771.34 × 14,158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.08x = 393,191,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,191,388.24/20,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,517.98

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