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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,527.67, 20,048.40 and 14,024.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,527.67, 20,048.40 and 14,024.83 is: 19,354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,527.67 : 20,048.40 = 14,024.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,527.67/20,048.40 = 14,024.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,527.67x = 20,048.40 × 14,024.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,527.67x = 281,175,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,175,299.06/14,527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.47

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