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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,156.88, 27,801.36 and 14,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,156.88, 27,801.36 and 14,190.24 is: 19,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,156.88 : 27,801.36 = 14,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,156.88/27,801.36 = 14,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,156.88x = 27,801.36 × 14,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,156.88x = 394,507,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,507,970.73/20,156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.88

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