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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.64, 20,629.38 and 12,877.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.64, 20,629.38 and 12,877.48 is: 17,727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.64 : 20,629.38 = 12,877.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.64/20,629.38 = 12,877.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.64x = 20,629.38 × 12,877.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.64x = 265,654,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,654,428.36/14,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,727.27

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