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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,601.26, 20,137.33 and 12,343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,601.26, 20,137.33 and 12,343.61 is: 17,023.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,601.26 : 20,137.33 = 12,343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,601.26/20,137.33 = 12,343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,601.26x = 20,137.33 × 12,343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,601.26x = 248,567,413.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,567,413.73/14,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.69

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