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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,834.61, 20,456.40 and 12,717.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,834.61, 20,456.40 and 12,717.51 is: 17,536.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834.61 : 20,456.40 = 12,717.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834.61/20,456.40 = 12,717.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834.61x = 20,456.40 × 12,717.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834.61x = 260,154,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,154,471.56/14,834.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,536.99

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