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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.49, 20,063.24 and 14,080.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.49, 20,063.24 and 14,080.62 is: 19,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.49 : 20,063.24 = 14,080.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.49/20,063.24 = 14,080.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.49x = 20,063.24 × 14,080.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.49x = 282,502,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,502,916.05/14,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.80

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