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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,567.32, 20,130.14 and 12,412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,567.32, 20,130.14 and 12,412.68 is: 17,152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,567.32 : 20,130.14 = 12,412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,567.32/20,130.14 = 12,412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,567.32x = 20,130.14 × 12,412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,567.32x = 249,868,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,868,986.18/14,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,152.71

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