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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.46, 20,361.92 and 12,377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.46, 20,361.92 and 12,377.07 is: 17,077.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.46 : 20,361.92 = 12,377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.46/20,361.92 = 12,377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.46x = 20,361.92 × 12,377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.46x = 252,020,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,020,847.29/14,757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,077.52

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