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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.26, 20,687.67 and 14,324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.26, 20,687.67 and 14,324.94 is: 19,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.26 : 20,687.67 = 14,324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.26/20,687.67 = 14,324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.26x = 20,687.67 × 14,324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.26x = 296,349,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,349,631.49/14,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.80

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