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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.08, 20,167.80 and 12,495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.08, 20,167.80 and 12,495.92 is: 17,256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.08 : 20,167.80 = 12,495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.08/20,167.80 = 12,495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.08x = 20,167.80 × 12,495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.08x = 252,015,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,015,215.38/14,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.49

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