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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.51, 20,542.39 and 14,433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.51, 20,542.39 and 14,433.79 is: 19,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.51 : 20,542.39 = 14,433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.51/20,542.39 = 14,433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.51x = 20,542.39 × 14,433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.51x = 296,504,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,504,471.19/14,994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.20

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