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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.10, 20,000.30 and 14,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.10, 20,000.30 and 14,265.10 is: 20,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.10 : 20,000.30 = 14,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.10/20,000.30 = 14,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.10x = 20,000.30 × 14,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.10x = 285,306,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,306,279.53/14,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,000.30

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