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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594.49, 20,133.41 and 14,028.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594.49, 20,133.41 and 14,028.66 is: 19,352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594.49 : 20,133.41 = 14,028.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594.49/20,133.41 = 14,028.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594.49x = 20,133.41 × 14,028.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594.49x = 282,444,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,444,693.39/14,594.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,352.83

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