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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,603.33, 20,110.14 and 12,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,603.33, 20,110.14 and 12,688.26 is: 17,472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,603.33 : 20,110.14 = 12,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,603.33/20,110.14 = 12,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,603.33x = 20,110.14 × 12,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,603.33x = 255,162,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,162,684.96/14,603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.92

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