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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.32, 20,249.19 and 12,024.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.32, 20,249.19 and 12,024.05 is: 16,596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.32 : 20,249.19 = 12,024.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.32/20,249.19 = 12,024.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.32x = 20,249.19 × 12,024.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.32x = 243,477,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,477,171.77/14,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,596.59

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