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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.52, 20,073.16 and 12,313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.52, 20,073.16 and 12,313.36 is: 16,975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.52 : 20,073.16 = 12,313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.52/20,073.16 = 12,313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.52x = 20,073.16 × 12,313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.52x = 247,168,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,168,045.42/14,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.22

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