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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,561.52, 20,074.54 and 12,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,561.52, 20,074.54 and 12,314.36 is: 16,976.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,561.52 : 20,074.54 = 12,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,561.52/20,074.54 = 12,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,561.52x = 20,074.54 × 12,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,561.52x = 247,205,112.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,205,112.39/14,561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,976.60

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