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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.54, 20,374.98 and 14,748.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.54, 20,374.98 and 14,748.41 is: 20,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.54 : 20,374.98 = 14,748.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.54/20,374.98 = 14,748.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.54x = 20,374.98 × 14,748.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.54x = 300,498,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,498,573.65/14,794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.45

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