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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,023.52, 27,639.02 and 14,056.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,023.52, 27,639.02 and 14,056.66 is: 19,402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,023.52 : 27,639.02 = 14,056.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,023.52/27,639.02 = 14,056.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,023.52x = 27,639.02 × 14,056.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,023.52x = 388,512,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,512,098.39/20,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.79

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