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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.40, 20,593.20 and 14,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.40, 20,593.20 and 14,672.40 is: 20,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.40 : 20,593.20 = 14,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.40/20,593.20 = 14,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.40x = 20,593.20 × 14,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.40x = 302,151,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,151,667.68/14,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.20

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