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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,265.04, 27,959.32 and 13,981.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,265.04, 27,959.32 and 13,981.08 is: 19,289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265.04 : 27,959.32 = 13,981.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265.04/27,959.32 = 13,981.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265.04x = 27,959.32 × 13,981.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265.04x = 390,901,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,901,489.67/20,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.45

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