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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.78, 20,298.06 and 14,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.78, 20,298.06 and 14,474.16 is: 20,108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.78 : 20,298.06 = 14,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.78/20,298.06 = 14,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.78x = 20,298.06 × 14,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.78x = 293,797,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,797,368.13/14,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.26

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