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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,928.68, 20,565.76 and 12,797.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,928.68, 20,565.76 and 12,797.48 is: 17,629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,928.68 : 20,565.76 = 12,797.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,928.68/20,565.76 = 12,797.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,928.68x = 20,565.76 × 12,797.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,928.68x = 263,189,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,189,902.28/14,928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,629.82

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