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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,587.62, 20,088.56 and 12,672.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,587.62, 20,088.56 and 12,672.57 is: 17,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,587.62 : 20,088.56 = 12,672.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,587.62/20,088.56 = 12,672.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,587.62x = 20,088.56 × 12,672.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,587.62x = 254,573,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,573,682.80/14,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,451.35

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