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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,039.92, 27,625.76 and 14,053.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,039.92, 27,625.76 and 14,053.52 is: 19,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,039.92 : 27,625.76 = 14,053.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,039.92/27,625.76 = 14,053.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,039.92x = 27,625.76 × 14,053.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,039.92x = 388,239,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,239,170.68/20,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.29

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