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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.62, 20,089.94 and 12,673.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.62, 20,089.94 and 12,673.57 is: 17,452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.62 : 20,089.94 = 12,673.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.62/20,089.94 = 12,673.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.62x = 20,089.94 × 12,673.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.62x = 254,611,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,611,260.89/14,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,452.73

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