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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.20, 18,994.50 and 14,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.20, 18,994.50 and 14,113.20 is: 18,994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.20 : 18,994.50 = 14,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.20/18,994.50 = 14,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.20x = 18,994.50 × 14,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.20x = 268,073,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,073,177.40/14,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.50

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