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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.01, 20,165.58 and 12,206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.01, 20,165.58 and 12,206.85 is: 16,830.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.01 : 20,165.58 = 12,206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.01/20,165.58 = 12,206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.01x = 20,165.58 × 12,206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.01x = 246,158,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,158,210.22/14,626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.17

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