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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.46, 20,492.87 and 12,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.46, 20,492.87 and 12,627.72 is: 17,416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.46 : 20,492.87 = 12,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.46/20,492.87 = 12,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.46x = 20,492.87 × 12,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.46x = 258,778,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,778,161.22/14,858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.22

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