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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,537.68, 20,062.24 and 14,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,537.68, 20,062.24 and 14,034.80 is: 19,368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,537.68 : 20,062.24 = 14,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,537.68/20,062.24 = 14,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,537.68x = 20,062.24 × 14,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,537.68x = 281,569,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,569,525.95/14,537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.26

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