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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.08, 20,283.30 and 12,578.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.08, 20,283.30 and 12,578.92 is: 17,371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.08 : 20,283.30 = 12,578.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.08/20,283.30 = 12,578.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.08x = 20,283.30 × 12,578.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.08x = 255,142,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,142,008.04/14,687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.87

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