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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.24, 20,130.30 and 14,026.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.24, 20,130.30 and 14,026.41 is: 19,349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.24 : 20,130.30 = 14,026.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.24/20,130.30 = 14,026.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.24x = 20,130.30 × 14,026.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.24x = 282,355,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,355,841.22/14,592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.73

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