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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,206.71, 27,898.03 and 14,892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,206.71, 27,898.03 and 14,892.27 is: 20,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,206.71 : 27,898.03 = 14,892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,206.71/27,898.03 = 14,892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,206.71x = 27,898.03 × 14,892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,206.71x = 415,464,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,464,958.00/20,206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,560.74

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