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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,582.07, 20,110.82 and 12,324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,582.07, 20,110.82 and 12,324.33 is: 16,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,582.07 : 20,110.82 = 12,324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,582.07/20,110.82 = 12,324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,582.07x = 20,110.82 × 12,324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,582.07x = 247,852,320.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,852,320.63/14,582.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.06

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