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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.60, 20,200.40 and 14,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.60, 20,200.40 and 14,419.60 is: 20,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.60 : 20,200.40 = 14,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.60/20,200.40 = 14,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.60x = 20,200.40 × 14,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.60x = 291,281,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,281,687.84/14,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.40

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