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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.20, 20,073.42 and 12,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.20, 20,073.42 and 12,322.20 is: 16,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.20 : 20,073.42 = 12,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.20/20,073.42 = 12,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.20x = 20,073.42 × 12,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.20x = 247,348,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,348,695.92/14,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.00

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