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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,527.68, 20,145.12 and 14,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,527.68, 20,145.12 and 14,035.20 is: 19,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,527.68 : 20,145.12 = 14,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,527.68/20,145.12 = 14,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,527.68x = 20,145.12 × 14,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,527.68x = 282,740,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,740,788.22/14,527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,462.21

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