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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,574.90, 20,456.70 and 14,574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,574.90, 20,456.70 and 14,574.90 is: 20,456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,574.90 : 20,456.70 = 14,574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,574.90/20,456.70 = 14,574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,574.90x = 20,456.70 × 14,574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,574.90x = 298,154,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,154,356.83/14,574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.70

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