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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,255.48, 27,920.73 and 13,871.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,255.48, 27,920.73 and 13,871.03 is: 19,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,255.48 : 27,920.73 = 13,871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,255.48/27,920.73 = 13,871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,255.48x = 27,920.73 × 13,871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,255.48x = 387,289,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,289,283.45/20,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.22

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