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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.99, 20,905.25 and 13,623.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.99, 20,905.25 and 13,623.17 is: 20,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.99 : 20,905.25 = 13,623.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.99/20,905.25 = 13,623.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.99x = 20,905.25 × 13,623.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.99x = 284,795,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,795,602.00/14,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.96

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