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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.12, 20,273.46 and 14,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.12, 20,273.46 and 14,203.12 is: 19,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.12 : 20,273.46 = 14,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.12/20,273.46 = 14,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.12x = 20,273.46 × 14,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.12x = 287,946,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,946,385.20/14,689.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.70

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