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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.52, 20,545.13 and 14,435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.52, 20,545.13 and 14,435.79 is: 19,776.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.52 : 20,545.13 = 14,435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.52/20,545.13 = 14,435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.52x = 20,545.13 × 14,435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.52x = 296,585,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,585,079.48/14,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.93

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