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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.60, 19,833 and 14,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.60, 19,833 and 14,145.60 is: 19,833

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.60 : 19,833 = 14,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.60/19,833 = 14,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.60x = 19,833 × 14,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.60x = 280,549,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,549,684.80/14,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,833

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