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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.72, 20,226.06 and 12,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.72, 20,226.06 and 12,016.44 is: 16,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.72 : 20,226.06 = 12,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.72/20,226.06 = 12,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.72x = 20,226.06 × 12,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.72x = 243,045,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,045,236.43/14,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.30

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