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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.20, 20,150.10 and 14,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.20, 20,150.10 and 14,913.20 is: 20,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.20 : 20,150.10 = 14,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.20/20,150.10 = 14,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.20x = 20,150.10 × 14,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.20x = 300,502,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,502,471.32/14,913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.10

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