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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.60, 20,786.20 and 14,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.60, 20,786.20 and 14,822.60 is: 20,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.60 : 20,786.20 = 14,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.60/20,786.20 = 14,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.60x = 20,786.20 × 14,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.60x = 308,105,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,105,528.12/14,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.20

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