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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.28, 20,211.36 and 12,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.28, 20,211.36 and 12,296.24 is: 16,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.28 : 20,211.36 = 12,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.28/20,211.36 = 12,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.28x = 20,211.36 × 12,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.28x = 248,523,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,523,733.29/14,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,953.34

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