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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.40, 20,957.20 and 14,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.40, 20,957.20 and 14,932.40 is: 20,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.40 : 20,957.20 = 14,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.40/20,957.20 = 14,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.40x = 20,957.20 × 14,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.40x = 312,941,293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,941,293.28/14,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.20

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