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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,837.96, 20,482.67 and 14,438.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,837.96, 20,482.67 and 14,438.15 is: 19,930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,837.96 : 20,482.67 = 14,438.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,837.96/20,482.67 = 14,438.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,837.96x = 20,482.67 × 14,438.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,837.96x = 295,731,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,731,872.35/14,837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.76

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