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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.52, 20,238.48 and 14,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.52, 20,238.48 and 14,358.60 is: 19,757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.52 : 20,238.48 = 14,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.52/20,238.48 = 14,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.52x = 20,238.48 × 14,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.52x = 290,596,238.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,596,238.93/14,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.00

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