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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.90, 20,007.60 and 14,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.90, 20,007.60 and 14,259.90 is: 20,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.90 : 20,007.60 = 14,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.90/20,007.60 = 14,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.90x = 20,007.60 × 14,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.90x = 285,306,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,306,375.24/14,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,007.60

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