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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.40, 20,625.26 and 13,948.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.40, 20,625.26 and 13,948.38 is: 19,237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.40 : 20,625.26 = 13,948.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.40/20,625.26 = 13,948.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.40x = 20,625.26 × 13,948.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.40x = 287,688,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,688,964.08/14,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.75

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