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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.73, 20,235.83 and 13,987.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.73, 20,235.83 and 13,987.89 is: 19,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.73 : 20,235.83 = 13,987.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.73/20,235.83 = 13,987.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.73x = 20,235.83 × 13,987.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.73x = 283,056,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,056,494.16/14,687.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,271.63

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