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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.25, 20,484.68 and 14,391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.25, 20,484.68 and 14,391.73 is: 19,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.25 : 20,484.68 = 14,391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.25/20,484.68 = 14,391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.25x = 20,484.68 × 14,391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.25x = 294,809,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,809,983.70/14,952.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.76

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