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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,023.02, 27,638.33 and 14,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,023.02, 27,638.33 and 14,056.16 is: 19,402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,023.02 : 27,638.33 = 14,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,023.02/27,638.33 = 14,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,023.02x = 27,638.33 × 14,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,023.02x = 388,488,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,488,580.14/20,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.10

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