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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.66, 20,341.50 and 14,296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.66, 20,341.50 and 14,296.02 is: 19,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.66 : 20,341.50 = 14,296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.66/20,341.50 = 14,296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.66x = 20,341.50 × 14,296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.66x = 290,802,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,802,490.83/14,754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.20

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