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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.14, 20,003.31 and 13,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.14, 20,003.31 and 13,758.96 is: 18,984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.14 : 20,003.31 = 13,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.14/20,003.31 = 13,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.14x = 20,003.31 × 13,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.14x = 275,224,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,224,742.16/14,497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.76

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