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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,600.90, 20,493.10 and 14,600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,600.90, 20,493.10 and 14,600.90 is: 20,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,600.90 : 20,493.10 = 14,600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,600.90/20,493.10 = 14,600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,600.90x = 20,493.10 × 14,600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,600.90x = 299,217,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,217,703.79/14,600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.10

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