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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.20, 19,662.75 and 14,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.20, 19,662.75 and 14,552.20 is: 19,662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.20 : 19,662.75 = 14,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.20/19,662.75 = 14,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.20x = 19,662.75 × 14,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.20x = 286,136,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,136,270.55/14,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.75

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