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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.70, 20,908.50 and 14,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.70, 20,908.50 and 14,912.70 is: 20,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.70 : 20,908.50 = 14,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.70/20,908.50 = 14,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.70x = 20,908.50 × 14,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.70x = 311,802,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,802,187.95/14,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,908.50

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