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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.20, 20,637.20 and 14,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.20, 20,637.20 and 14,699.20 is: 20,637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.20 : 20,637.20 = 14,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.20/20,637.20 = 14,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.20x = 20,637.20 × 14,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.20x = 303,350,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,350,330.24/14,699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.20

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