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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.56, 20,333.46 and 14,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.56, 20,333.46 and 14,230.28 is: 19,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.56 : 20,333.46 = 14,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.56/20,333.46 = 14,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.56x = 20,333.46 × 14,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.56x = 289,350,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,350,933.37/14,736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,634.91

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