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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.56, 20,579.64 and 12,401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.56, 20,579.64 and 12,401.04 is: 17,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.56 : 20,579.64 = 12,401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.56/20,579.64 = 12,401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.56x = 20,579.64 × 12,401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.56x = 255,208,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,208,938.83/14,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,090.77

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