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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,927.20, 20,928.80 and 14,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,927.20, 20,928.80 and 14,927.20 is: 20,928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,927.20 : 20,928.80 = 14,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,927.20/20,928.80 = 14,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,927.20x = 20,928.80 × 14,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,927.20x = 312,408,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,408,383.36/14,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.80

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