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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.28, 20,350.44 and 13,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.28, 20,350.44 and 13,682.52 is: 18,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.28 : 20,350.44 = 13,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.28/20,350.44 = 13,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.28x = 20,350.44 × 13,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.28x = 278,445,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,445,302.31/14,732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.35

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