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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.91, 20,336.36 and 14,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.91, 20,336.36 and 14,292.27 is: 19,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.91 : 20,336.36 = 14,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.91/20,336.36 = 14,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.91x = 20,336.36 × 14,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.91x = 290,652,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,652,676.48/14,750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.05

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