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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.22, 20,464.46 and 14,535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.22, 20,464.46 and 14,535.42 is: 19,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.22 : 20,464.46 = 14,535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.22/20,464.46 = 14,535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.22x = 20,464.46 × 14,535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.22x = 297,459,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,459,448.50/14,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,931.32

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