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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.08, 20,211.87 and 12,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.08, 20,211.87 and 12,002.94 is: 16,536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.08 : 20,211.87 = 12,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.08/20,211.87 = 12,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.08x = 20,211.87 × 12,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.08x = 242,601,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,601,862.90/14,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,536.06

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