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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.70, 20,925.70 and 14,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.70, 20,925.70 and 14,974.70 is: 20,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.70 : 20,925.70 = 14,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.70/20,925.70 = 14,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.70x = 20,925.70 × 14,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.70x = 313,356,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,356,079.79/14,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.70

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