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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,601.40, 20,493.80 and 14,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,601.40, 20,493.80 and 14,601.40 is: 20,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,601.40 : 20,493.80 = 14,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,601.40/20,493.80 = 14,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,601.40x = 20,493.80 × 14,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,601.40x = 299,238,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,238,171.32/14,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.80

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