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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.16, 20,344.98 and 14,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.16, 20,344.98 and 14,298.52 is: 19,712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.16 : 20,344.98 = 14,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.16/20,344.98 = 14,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.16x = 20,344.98 × 14,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.16x = 290,903,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,903,103.43/14,757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.68

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