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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.29, 20,347.32 and 12,058.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.29, 20,347.32 and 12,058.53 is: 16,626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.29 : 20,347.32 = 12,058.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.29/20,347.32 = 12,058.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.29x = 20,347.32 × 12,058.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.29x = 245,358,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,358,768.64/14,757.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.28

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