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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,520.36, 20,140.59 and 14,136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,520.36, 20,140.59 and 14,136.15 is: 19,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,520.36 : 20,140.59 = 14,136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,520.36/20,140.59 = 14,136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,520.36x = 20,140.59 × 14,136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,520.36x = 284,710,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,710,401.33/14,520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.67

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