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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.20, 20,354.76 and 12,848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.20, 20,354.76 and 12,848.13 is: 17,709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.20 : 20,354.76 = 12,848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.20/20,354.76 = 12,848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.20x = 20,354.76 × 12,848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.20x = 261,520,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,520,602.60/14,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,709.56

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