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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.07, 20,252.99 and 12,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.07, 20,252.99 and 12,026.80 is: 16,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.07 : 20,252.99 = 12,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.07/20,252.99 = 12,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.07x = 20,252.99 × 12,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.07x = 243,578,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,578,498.73/14,673.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.38

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