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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.08, 20,497.80 and 14,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.08, 20,497.80 and 14,446.60 is: 19,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.08 : 20,497.80 = 14,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.08/20,497.80 = 14,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.08x = 20,497.80 × 14,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.08x = 296,123,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,123,517.48/14,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.03

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