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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,441.60, 20,231.20 and 14,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,441.60, 20,231.20 and 14,441.60 is: 20,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,441.60 : 20,231.20 = 14,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,441.60/20,231.20 = 14,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,441.60x = 20,231.20 × 14,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,441.60x = 292,170,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,170,897.92/14,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.20

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