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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.99, 20,543.33 and 14,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.99, 20,543.33 and 14,335.82 is: 19,808.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.99 : 20,543.33 = 14,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.99/20,543.33 = 14,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.99x = 20,543.33 × 14,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.99x = 294,505,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,505,481.08/14,867.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.02

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