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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.27, 20,568.51 and 12,658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.27, 20,568.51 and 12,658.59 is: 17,460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.27 : 20,568.51 = 12,658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.27/20,568.51 = 12,658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.27x = 20,568.51 × 12,658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.27x = 260,368,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,368,335.00/14,912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.01

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