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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.65, 20,438.10 and 14,093.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.65, 20,438.10 and 14,093.22 is: 19,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.65 : 20,438.10 = 14,093.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.65/20,438.10 = 14,093.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.65x = 20,438.10 × 14,093.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.65x = 288,038,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,038,639.68/14,803.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.27

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