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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,193.21, 27,877.57 and 14,161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,193.21, 27,877.57 and 14,161.97 is: 19,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,193.21 : 27,877.57 = 14,161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,193.21/27,877.57 = 14,161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,193.21x = 27,877.57 × 14,161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,193.21x = 394,801,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,801,344.30/20,193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,551.19

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