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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594.99, 20,134.10 and 14,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594.99, 20,134.10 and 14,029.16 is: 19,353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594.99 : 20,134.10 = 14,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594.99/20,134.10 = 14,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594.99x = 20,134.10 × 14,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594.99x = 282,464,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,464,440.21/14,594.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,353.52

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