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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611, 20,099.44 and 12,810.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611, 20,099.44 and 12,810.36 is: 17,622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611 : 20,099.44 = 12,810.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611/20,099.44 = 12,810.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611x = 20,099.44 × 12,810.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611x = 257,481,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,481,062.20/14,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,622.41

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