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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,189.84, 27,854.24 and 14,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,189.84, 27,854.24 and 14,897.28 is: 20,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,189.84 : 27,854.24 = 14,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,189.84/27,854.24 = 14,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,189.84x = 27,854.24 × 14,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,189.84x = 414,952,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,952,412.47/20,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.54

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