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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.92, 27,628.52 and 14,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.92, 27,628.52 and 14,055.52 is: 19,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.92 : 27,628.52 = 14,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.92/27,628.52 = 14,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.92x = 27,628.52 × 14,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.92x = 388,333,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,333,215.43/20,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.05

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