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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,539.83, 20,083.73 and 12,032.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,539.83, 20,083.73 and 12,032.07 is: 16,619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,539.83 : 20,083.73 = 12,032.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,539.83/20,083.73 = 12,032.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,539.83x = 20,083.73 × 12,032.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,539.83x = 241,648,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,648,785.06/14,539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.78

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