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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.80, 20,734.40 and 14,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.80, 20,734.40 and 14,828.80 is: 20,734.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.80 : 20,734.40 = 14,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.80/20,734.40 = 14,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.80x = 20,734.40 × 14,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.80x = 307,466,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,466,270.72/14,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.40

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