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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,777.07, 28,680.30 and 14,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,777.07, 28,680.30 and 14,097.27 is: 19,459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,777.07 : 28,680.30 = 14,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,777.07/28,680.30 = 14,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,777.07x = 28,680.30 × 14,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,777.07x = 404,313,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,313,932.78/20,777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.62

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