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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.33, 20,093.27 and 12,230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.33, 20,093.27 and 12,230.37 is: 16,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.33 : 20,093.27 = 12,230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.33/20,093.27 = 12,230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.33x = 20,093.27 × 12,230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.33x = 245,748,065.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,748,065.46/14,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.91

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