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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,364.23, 30,527.54 and 14,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,364.23, 30,527.54 and 14,127.18 is: 21,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,364.23 : 30,527.54 = 14,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,364.23/30,527.54 = 14,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,364.23x = 30,527.54 × 14,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,364.23x = 431,267,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,267,981.90/20,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.73

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