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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.04, 20,246.58 and 12,307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.04, 20,246.58 and 12,307.08 is: 16,986.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.04 : 20,246.58 = 12,307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.04/20,246.58 = 12,307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.04x = 20,246.58 × 12,307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.04x = 249,176,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,176,279.79/14,669.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,986.54

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