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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,504.11, 20,005.43 and 12,345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,504.11, 20,005.43 and 12,345.14 is: 17,027.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,504.11 : 20,005.43 = 12,345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,504.11/20,005.43 = 12,345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,504.11x = 20,005.43 × 12,345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,504.11x = 246,969,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,969,672.36/14,504.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,027.57

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