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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.80, 20,216.40 and 14,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.80, 20,216.40 and 14,458.80 is: 20,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.80 : 20,216.40 = 14,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.80/20,216.40 = 14,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.80x = 20,216.40 × 14,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.80x = 292,304,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,304,884.32/14,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.40

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