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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,600.53, 20,163.54 and 12,579.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,600.53, 20,163.54 and 12,579.85 is: 17,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,600.53 : 20,163.54 = 12,579.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,600.53/20,163.54 = 12,579.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,600.53x = 20,163.54 × 12,579.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,600.53x = 253,654,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,654,308.67/14,600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,372.95

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