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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.01, 20,541.70 and 14,433.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.01, 20,541.70 and 14,433.29 is: 19,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.01 : 20,541.70 = 14,433.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.01/20,541.70 = 14,433.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.01x = 20,541.70 × 14,433.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.01x = 296,484,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,484,305.56/14,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.51

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