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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,636.06, 20,133.96 and 12,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,636.06, 20,133.96 and 12,835.44 is: 17,656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,636.06 : 20,133.96 = 12,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,636.06/20,133.96 = 12,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,636.06x = 20,133.96 × 12,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,636.06x = 258,428,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,428,235.54/14,636.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.95

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