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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.96, 20,212.52 and 12,133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.96, 20,212.52 and 12,133.76 is: 16,728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.96 : 20,212.52 = 12,133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.96/20,212.52 = 12,133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.96x = 20,212.52 × 12,133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.96x = 245,253,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,253,866.68/14,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,728.36

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