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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.46, 20,151.18 and 14,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.46, 20,151.18 and 14,211.04 is: 19,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.46 : 20,151.18 = 14,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.46/20,151.18 = 14,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.46x = 20,151.18 × 14,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.46x = 286,369,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,369,225.03/14,560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,667.59

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