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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,645.30, 20,477.50 and 14,645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,645.30, 20,477.50 and 14,645.30 is: 20,477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,645.30 : 20,477.50 = 14,645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,645.30/20,477.50 = 14,645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,645.30x = 20,477.50 × 14,645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,645.30x = 299,899,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,899,130.75/14,645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.50

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