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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,198.37, 27,882.87 and 14,460.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,198.37, 27,882.87 and 14,460.33 is: 19,961.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,198.37 : 27,882.87 = 14,460.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,198.37/27,882.87 = 14,460.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,198.37x = 27,882.87 × 14,460.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,198.37x = 403,195,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,195,501.55/20,198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.78

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