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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.33, 20,094.64 and 12,231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.33, 20,094.64 and 12,231.37 is: 16,842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.33 : 20,094.64 = 12,231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.33/20,094.64 = 12,231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.33x = 20,094.64 × 12,231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.33x = 245,784,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,784,976.86/14,593.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.28

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