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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,608.94, 20,162.86 and 14,122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,608.94, 20,162.86 and 14,122.94 is: 19,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,608.94 : 20,162.86 = 14,122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,608.94/20,162.86 = 14,122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,608.94x = 20,162.86 × 14,122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,608.94x = 284,758,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,758,862.01/14,608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.10

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