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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.44, 20,280.80 and 12,841.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.44, 20,280.80 and 12,841.74 is: 17,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.44 : 20,280.80 = 12,841.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.44/20,280.80 = 12,841.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.44x = 20,280.80 × 12,841.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.44x = 260,440,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,440,696.38/14,733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,676.85

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