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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.47, 20,218.92 and 14,277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.47, 20,218.92 and 14,277.17 is: 19,782.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.47 : 20,218.92 = 14,277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.47/20,218.92 = 14,277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.47x = 20,218.92 × 14,277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.47x = 288,668,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,668,856.96/14,592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.05

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