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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.54, 20,257.59 and 8,712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.54, 20,257.59 and 8,712.50 is: 12,024.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.54 : 20,257.59 = 8,712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.54/20,257.59 = 8,712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.54x = 20,257.59 × 8,712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.54x = 176,494,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,494,252.88/14,677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.78

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