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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.48, 20,298.48 and 14,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.48, 20,298.48 and 14,435.52 is: 20,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.48 : 20,298.48 = 14,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.48/20,298.48 = 14,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.48x = 20,298.48 × 14,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.48x = 293,019,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,019,114.01/14,610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.41

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