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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.48, 20,166.36 and 13,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.48, 20,166.36 and 13,031.84 is: 17,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.48 : 20,166.36 = 13,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.48/20,166.36 = 13,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.48x = 20,166.36 × 13,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.48x = 262,804,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,804,776.90/14,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.34

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