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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.54, 20,262.45 and 12,318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.54, 20,262.45 and 12,318.58 is: 17,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.54 : 20,262.45 = 12,318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.54/20,262.45 = 12,318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.54x = 20,262.45 × 12,318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.54x = 249,604,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,604,611.32/14,680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.41

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