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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,579.64, 20,120.34 and 13,687.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,579.64, 20,120.34 and 13,687.86 is: 18,889.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,579.64 : 20,120.34 = 13,687.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,579.64/20,120.34 = 13,687.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,579.64x = 20,120.34 × 13,687.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,579.64x = 275,404,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,404,397.07/14,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,889.66

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