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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.58, 20,055.54 and 12,301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.58, 20,055.54 and 12,301.99 is: 16,981.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.58 : 20,055.54 = 12,301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.58/20,055.54 = 12,301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.58x = 20,055.54 × 12,301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.58x = 246,723,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,723,052.52/14,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,981.91

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