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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.50, 20,637.21 and 13,841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.50, 20,637.21 and 13,841.56 is: 19,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.50 : 20,637.21 = 13,841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.50/20,637.21 = 13,841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.50x = 20,637.21 × 13,841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.50x = 285,651,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,651,180.45/14,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.35

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