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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.63, 20,361.27 and 12,475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.63, 20,361.27 and 12,475.23 is: 17,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.63 : 20,361.27 = 12,475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.63/20,361.27 = 12,475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.63x = 20,361.27 × 12,475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.63x = 254,011,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,011,557.53/14,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.22

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