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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.52, 21,732.06 and 12,037.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.52, 21,732.06 and 12,037.48 is: 18,030.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.52 : 21,732.06 = 12,037.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.52/21,732.06 = 12,037.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.52x = 21,732.06 × 12,037.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.52x = 261,599,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,599,237.61/14,508.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.73

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