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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,482.49, 19,970.06 and 12,577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,482.49, 19,970.06 and 12,577.25 is: 17,342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,482.49 : 19,970.06 = 12,577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,482.49/19,970.06 = 12,577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,482.49x = 19,970.06 × 12,577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,482.49x = 251,168,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,168,424.17/14,482.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.91

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