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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.72, 27,856.84 and 14,225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.72, 27,856.84 and 14,225.66 is: 19,626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.72 : 27,856.84 = 14,225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.72/27,856.84 = 14,225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.72x = 27,856.84 × 14,225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.72x = 396,281,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,281,934.51/20,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.93

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