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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475.84, 20,114.70 and 14,417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475.84, 20,114.70 and 14,417.52 is: 20,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475.84 : 20,114.70 = 14,417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475.84/20,114.70 = 14,417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475.84x = 20,114.70 × 14,417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475.84x = 290,004,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,004,089.54/14,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.66

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