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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.60, 20,578.11 and 12,353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.60, 20,578.11 and 12,353.34 is: 17,021.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.60 : 20,578.11 = 12,353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.60/20,578.11 = 12,353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.60x = 20,578.11 × 12,353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.60x = 254,208,389.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,208,389.39/14,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.44

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