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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.59, 27,985.59 and 14,578.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.59, 27,985.59 and 14,578.11 is: 20,142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.59 : 27,985.59 = 14,578.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.59/27,985.59 = 14,578.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.59x = 27,985.59 × 14,578.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.59x = 407,977,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,977,009.43/20,254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.45

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