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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.96, 20,499.33 and 14,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.96, 20,499.33 and 14,402.44 is: 19,731.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.96 : 20,499.33 = 14,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.96/20,499.33 = 14,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.96x = 20,499.33 × 14,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.96x = 295,240,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,240,370.37/14,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.41

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