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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,209.82, 27,860.58 and 14,222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,209.82, 27,860.58 and 14,222.88 is: 19,607.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,209.82 : 27,860.58 = 14,222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,209.82/27,860.58 = 14,222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,209.82x = 27,860.58 × 14,222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,209.82x = 396,257,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,257,686.07/20,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.19

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