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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.80, 20,170.08 and 14,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.80, 20,170.08 and 14,008.80 is: 20,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.80 : 20,170.08 = 14,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.80/20,170.08 = 14,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.80x = 20,170.08 × 14,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.80x = 282,558,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,558,616.70/14,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.08

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