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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.98, 20,541.54 and 14,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.98, 20,541.54 and 14,433.10 is: 19,773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.98 : 20,541.54 = 14,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.98/20,541.54 = 14,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.98x = 20,541.54 × 14,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.98x = 296,478,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,478,100.97/14,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.14

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