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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,052.72, 27,643.91 and 14,065.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,052.72, 27,643.91 and 14,065.83 is: 19,390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,052.72 : 27,643.91 = 14,065.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,052.72/27,643.91 = 14,065.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,052.72x = 27,643.91 × 14,065.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,052.72x = 388,834,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,834,468.27/20,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.61

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