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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.52, 20,250.90 and 14,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.52, 20,250.90 and 14,367.60 is: 19,769.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.52 : 20,250.90 = 14,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.52/20,250.90 = 14,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.52x = 20,250.90 × 14,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.52x = 290,956,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,956,830.84/14,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.42

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