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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.57, 20,937.18 and 12,365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.57, 20,937.18 and 12,365.87 is: 18,458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.57 : 20,937.18 = 12,365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.57/20,937.18 = 12,365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.57x = 20,937.18 × 12,365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.57x = 258,906,387.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,906,387.73/14,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,458.29

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