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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,609.94, 20,164.25 and 14,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,609.94, 20,164.25 and 14,123.94 is: 19,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,609.94 : 20,164.25 = 14,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,609.94/20,164.25 = 14,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,609.94x = 20,164.25 × 14,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,609.94x = 284,798,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,798,657.15/14,609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.49

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