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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.02, 27,653.52 and 14,067.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.02, 27,653.52 and 14,067.17 is: 19,417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.02 : 27,653.52 = 14,067.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.02/27,653.52 = 14,067.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.02x = 27,653.52 × 14,067.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.02x = 389,006,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,006,766.94/20,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,417.31

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