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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.41, 20,543.37 and 14,510.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.41, 20,543.37 and 14,510.00 is: 19,999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.41 : 20,543.37 = 14,510.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.41/20,543.37 = 14,510.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.41x = 20,543.37 × 14,510.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.41x = 298,084,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,084,290.60/14,904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.74

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