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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,575.95, 20,094.28 and 12,328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,575.95, 20,094.28 and 12,328.74 is: 16,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,575.95 : 20,094.28 = 12,328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,575.95/20,094.28 = 12,328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,575.95x = 20,094.28 × 12,328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,575.95x = 247,737,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,737,122.79/14,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.29

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