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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.07, 27,665.90 and 14,303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.07, 27,665.90 and 14,303.03 is: 19,744.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.07 : 27,665.90 = 14,303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.07/27,665.90 = 14,303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.07x = 27,665.90 × 14,303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.07x = 395,706,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,706,197.68/20,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.76

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