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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.28, 20,214.11 and 12,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.28, 20,214.11 and 12,652.56 is: 17,393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.28 : 20,214.11 = 12,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.28/20,214.11 = 12,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.28x = 20,214.11 × 12,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.28x = 255,760,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,760,214.40/14,704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.59

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