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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.90, 20,592.67 and 12,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.90, 20,592.67 and 12,676.23 is: 17,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.90 : 20,592.67 = 12,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.90/20,592.67 = 12,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.90x = 20,592.67 × 12,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.90x = 261,037,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,037,421.23/14,929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.20

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