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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,879.58, 20,524.59 and 12,886.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,879.58, 20,524.59 and 12,886.71 is: 17,775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,879.58 : 20,524.59 = 12,886.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,879.58/20,524.59 = 12,886.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,879.58x = 20,524.59 × 12,886.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,879.58x = 264,494,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,494,439.20/14,879.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,775.67

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