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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.44, 20,103.41 and 12,683.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.44, 20,103.41 and 12,683.37 is: 17,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.44 : 20,103.41 = 12,683.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.44/20,103.41 = 12,683.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.44x = 20,103.41 × 12,683.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.44x = 254,978,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,978,923.87/14,598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,466.18

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