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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.32, 20,149.32 and 12,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.32, 20,149.32 and 12,640.24 is: 17,408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.32 : 20,149.32 = 12,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.32/20,149.32 = 12,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.32x = 20,149.32 × 12,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.32x = 254,692,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,692,240.64/14,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,408.52

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