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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.59, 19,891.46 and 14,246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.59, 19,891.46 and 14,246.15 is: 19,531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.59 : 19,891.46 = 14,246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.59/19,891.46 = 14,246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.59x = 19,891.46 × 14,246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.59x = 283,376,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,376,722.88/14,508.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,531.65

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