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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.92, 20,090.07 and 12,586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.92, 20,090.07 and 12,586.62 is: 17,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.92 : 20,090.07 = 12,586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.92/20,090.07 = 12,586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.92x = 20,090.07 × 12,586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.92x = 252,866,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,866,076.86/14,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,373.24

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