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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.44, 20,101.82 and 12,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.44, 20,101.82 and 12,595.12 is: 17,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.44 : 20,101.82 = 12,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.44/20,101.82 = 12,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.44x = 20,101.82 × 12,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.44x = 253,184,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,184,835.12/14,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,384.96

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