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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.88, 27,809.64 and 14,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.88, 27,809.64 and 14,196.24 is: 19,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.88 : 27,809.64 = 14,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.88/27,809.64 = 14,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.88x = 27,809.64 × 14,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.88x = 394,792,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,792,323.75/20,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.16

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