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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.96, 20,488.37 and 14,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.96, 20,488.37 and 14,394.44 is: 19,720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.96 : 20,488.37 = 14,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.96/20,488.37 = 14,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.96x = 20,488.37 × 14,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.96x = 294,918,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,918,612.66/14,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.45

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