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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,019.30, 27,635.79 and 14,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,019.30, 27,635.79 and 14,281.14 is: 19,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,019.30 : 27,635.79 = 14,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,019.30/27,635.79 = 14,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,019.30x = 27,635.79 × 14,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,019.30x = 394,670,586.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,670,586.00/20,019.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.50

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