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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.72, 20,038.32 and 12,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.72, 20,038.32 and 12,934.08 is: 17,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.72 : 20,038.32 = 12,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.72/20,038.32 = 12,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.72x = 20,038.32 × 12,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.72x = 259,177,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,177,233.95/14,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,863.55

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