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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,196.84, 27,863.90 and 14,904.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,196.84, 27,863.90 and 14,904.28 is: 20,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,196.84 : 27,863.90 = 14,904.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,196.84/27,863.90 = 14,904.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,196.84x = 27,863.90 × 14,904.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,196.84x = 415,291,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,291,367.49/20,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.20

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