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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.73, 20,092.83 and 12,032.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.73, 20,092.83 and 12,032.86 is: 16,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.73 : 20,092.83 = 12,032.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.73/20,092.83 = 12,032.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.73x = 20,092.83 × 12,032.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.73x = 241,774,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,774,150.23/14,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.84

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