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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,959.96, 20,495.22 and 14,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,959.96, 20,495.22 and 14,399.44 is: 19,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,959.96 : 20,495.22 = 14,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,959.96/20,495.22 = 14,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,959.96x = 20,495.22 × 14,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,959.96x = 295,119,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,119,690.68/14,959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.30

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