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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.56, 20,681.21 and 14,320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.56, 20,681.21 and 14,320.26 is: 19,764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.56 : 20,681.21 = 14,320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.56/20,681.21 = 14,320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.56x = 20,681.21 × 14,320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.56x = 296,160,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,160,340.12/14,984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.37

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