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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,697.18, 20,277.99 and 13,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,697.18, 20,277.99 and 13,958.46 is: 19,258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,697.18 : 20,277.99 = 13,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,697.18/20,277.99 = 13,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,697.18x = 20,277.99 × 13,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,697.18x = 283,049,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,049,512.30/14,697.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.76

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