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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.48, 20,299.87 and 14,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.48, 20,299.87 and 14,436.52 is: 20,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.48 : 20,299.87 = 14,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.48/20,299.87 = 14,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.48x = 20,299.87 × 14,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.48x = 293,059,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,059,479.25/14,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.80

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