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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.78, 20,304.52 and 13,961.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.78, 20,304.52 and 13,961.06 is: 19,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.78 : 20,304.52 = 13,961.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.78/20,304.52 = 13,961.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.78x = 20,304.52 × 13,961.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.78x = 283,472,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,472,621.99/14,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.02

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