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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.40, 20,579.20 and 14,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.40, 20,579.20 and 14,662.40 is: 20,579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.40 : 20,579.20 = 14,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.40/20,579.20 = 14,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.40x = 20,579.20 × 14,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.40x = 301,740,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,740,462.08/14,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.20

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