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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,053.72, 27,645.28 and 14,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,053.72, 27,645.28 and 14,066.83 is: 19,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,053.72 : 27,645.28 = 14,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,053.72/27,645.28 = 14,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,053.72x = 27,645.28 × 14,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,053.72x = 388,881,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,881,454.06/20,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,391.99

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