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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,494.80, 20,266.80 and 14,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,494.80, 20,266.80 and 14,494.80 is: 20,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,494.80 : 20,266.80 = 14,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,494.80/20,266.80 = 14,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,494.80x = 20,266.80 × 14,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,494.80x = 293,763,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,763,212.64/14,494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.80

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