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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.51, 20,064.87 and 12,307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.51, 20,064.87 and 12,307.37 is: 16,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.51 : 20,064.87 = 12,307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.51/20,064.87 = 12,307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.51x = 20,064.87 × 12,307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.51x = 246,945,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,945,678.77/14,554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.96

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