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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.54, 20,376.36 and 14,749.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.54, 20,376.36 and 14,749.41 is: 20,312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.54 : 20,376.36 = 14,749.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.54/20,376.36 = 14,749.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.54x = 20,376.36 × 14,749.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.54x = 300,539,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,539,287.95/14,795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.83

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