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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,241.59, 27,932.51 and 14,934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,241.59, 27,932.51 and 14,934.47 is: 20,608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,241.59 : 27,932.51 = 14,934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,241.59/27,932.51 = 14,934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,241.59x = 27,932.51 × 14,934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,241.59x = 417,157,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,157,130.29/20,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.92

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