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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.07, 20,254.37 and 12,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.07, 20,254.37 and 12,027.80 is: 16,601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.07 : 20,254.37 = 12,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.07/20,254.37 = 12,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.07x = 20,254.37 × 12,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.07x = 243,615,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,615,350.08/14,674.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,601.76

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