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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.58, 20,208.42 and 12,000.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.58, 20,208.42 and 12,000.44 is: 16,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.58 : 20,208.42 = 12,000.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.58/20,208.42 = 12,000.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.58x = 20,208.42 × 12,000.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.58x = 242,509,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,509,931.70/14,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,532.61

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