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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.80, 20,444.60 and 14,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.80, 20,444.60 and 14,621.80 is: 20,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.80 : 20,444.60 = 14,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.80/20,444.60 = 14,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.80x = 20,444.60 × 14,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.80x = 298,936,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,936,852.28/14,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.60

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