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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.48, 27,828.47 and 14,199.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.48, 27,828.47 and 14,199.57 is: 19,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.48 : 27,828.47 = 14,199.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.48/27,828.47 = 14,199.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.48x = 27,828.47 × 14,199.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.48x = 395,152,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,152,343.26/20,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,575.10

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