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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.20, 20,719.20 and 14,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.20, 20,719.20 and 14,827.20 is: 20,719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.20 : 20,719.20 = 14,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.20/20,719.20 = 14,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.20x = 20,719.20 × 14,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.20x = 307,207,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,207,722.24/14,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.20

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