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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.33, 20,253.33 and 12,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.33, 20,253.33 and 12,027.06 is: 16,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.33 : 20,253.33 = 12,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.33/20,253.33 = 12,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.33x = 20,253.33 × 12,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.33x = 243,588,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,588,015.11/14,673.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.73

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