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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,455.80, 20,212.20 and 14,455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,455.80, 20,212.20 and 14,455.80 is: 20,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,455.80 : 20,212.20 = 14,455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,455.80/20,212.20 = 14,455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,455.80x = 20,212.20 × 14,455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,455.80x = 292,183,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,183,520.76/14,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.20

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