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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.39, 20,628.03 and 13,950.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.39, 20,628.03 and 13,950.37 is: 19,240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.39 : 20,628.03 = 13,950.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.39/20,628.03 = 13,950.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.39x = 20,628.03 × 13,950.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.39x = 287,768,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,768,650.87/14,956.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.52

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