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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,590.17, 20,270.36 and 14,415.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,590.17, 20,270.36 and 14,415.21 is: 20,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,590.17 : 20,270.36 = 14,415.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,590.17/20,270.36 = 14,415.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,590.17x = 20,270.36 × 14,415.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,590.17x = 292,201,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,201,532.21/14,590.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.29

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