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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.09, 20,513.03 and 12,642.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.09, 20,513.03 and 12,642.35 is: 17,436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.09 : 20,513.03 = 12,642.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.09/20,513.03 = 12,642.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.09x = 20,513.03 × 12,642.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.09x = 259,332,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,332,739.04/14,873.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,436.38

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