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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.48, 20,506.38 and 12,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.48, 20,506.38 and 12,625.82 is: 17,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.48 : 20,506.38 = 12,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.48/20,506.38 = 12,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.48x = 20,506.38 × 12,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.48x = 258,909,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,909,862.73/14,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.51

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