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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.58, 20,952.09 and 12,375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.58, 20,952.09 and 12,375.87 is: 18,473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.58 : 20,952.09 = 12,375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.58/20,952.09 = 12,375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.58x = 20,952.09 × 12,375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.58x = 259,300,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,300,342.07/14,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.19

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