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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,039.07, 27,663.14 and 14,301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,039.07, 27,663.14 and 14,301.03 is: 19,742.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,039.07 : 27,663.14 = 14,301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,039.07/27,663.14 = 14,301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,039.07x = 27,663.14 × 14,301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,039.07x = 395,611,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,611,395.03/20,039.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.00

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