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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.52, 20,226.06 and 14,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.52, 20,226.06 and 14,349.60 is: 19,744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.52 : 20,226.06 = 14,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.52/20,226.06 = 14,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.52x = 20,226.06 × 14,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.52x = 290,235,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,235,870.58/14,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.58

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