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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,581.44, 20,114.52 and 12,048.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,581.44, 20,114.52 and 12,048.57 is: 16,620.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,581.44 : 20,114.52 = 12,048.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,581.44/20,114.52 = 12,048.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,581.44x = 20,114.52 × 12,048.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,581.44x = 242,351,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,351,202.24/14,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,620.53

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