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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.52, 27,652.83 and 14,066.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.52, 27,652.83 and 14,066.67 is: 19,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.52 : 27,652.83 = 14,066.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.52/27,652.83 = 14,066.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.52x = 27,652.83 × 14,066.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.52x = 388,983,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,983,234.18/20,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.62

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