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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.02, 27,649.38 and 14,064.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.02, 27,649.38 and 14,064.17 is: 19,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.02 : 27,649.38 = 14,064.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.02/27,649.38 = 14,064.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.02x = 27,649.38 × 14,064.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.02x = 388,865,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,865,580.71/20,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,413.17

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