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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.20, 20,722 and 14,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.20, 20,722 and 14,829.20 is: 20,722

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.20 : 20,722 = 14,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.20/20,722 = 14,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.20x = 20,722 × 14,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.20x = 307,290,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,290,682.40/14,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722

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