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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,784.08, 20,366.31 and 12,652.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,784.08, 20,366.31 and 12,652.77 is: 17,430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,784.08 : 20,366.31 = 12,652.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,784.08/20,366.31 = 12,652.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,784.08x = 20,366.31 × 12,652.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,784.08x = 257,690,236.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,690,236.18/14,784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,430.26

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