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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.24, 27,952.66 and 14,949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.24, 27,952.66 and 14,949.12 is: 20,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.24 : 27,952.66 = 14,949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.24/27,952.66 = 14,949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.24x = 27,952.66 × 14,949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.24x = 417,867,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,867,668.66/20,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.08

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