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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,833.44, 20,423.52 and 12,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,833.44, 20,423.52 and 12,590.88 is: 17,335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,833.44 : 20,423.52 = 12,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,833.44/20,423.52 = 12,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,833.44x = 20,423.52 × 12,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,833.44x = 257,150,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,150,089.50/14,833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,335.84

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