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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690.12, 20,274.84 and 14,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,690.12, 20,274.84 and 14,204.12 is: 19,604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,690.12 : 20,274.84 = 14,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,690.12/20,274.84 = 14,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,690.12x = 20,274.84 × 14,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,690.12x = 287,986,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,986,260.34/14,690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,604.08

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