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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,596.74, 20,136.51 and 14,030.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,596.74, 20,136.51 and 14,030.91 is: 19,355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,596.74 : 20,136.51 = 14,030.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,596.74/20,136.51 = 14,030.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,596.74x = 20,136.51 × 14,030.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,596.74x = 282,533,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,533,559.52/14,596.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,355.94

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