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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.66, 20,344.26 and 14,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.66, 20,344.26 and 14,298.02 is: 19,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.66 : 20,344.26 = 14,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.66/20,344.26 = 14,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.66x = 20,344.26 × 14,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.66x = 290,882,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,882,636.37/14,756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.96

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