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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.60, 20,023.40 and 14,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.60, 20,023.40 and 14,281.60 is: 20,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.60 : 20,023.40 = 14,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.60/20,023.40 = 14,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.60x = 20,023.40 × 14,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.60x = 285,966,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,966,189.44/14,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.40

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