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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.33, 20,254.71 and 12,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.33, 20,254.71 and 12,028.06 is: 16,602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.33 : 20,254.71 = 12,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.33/20,254.71 = 12,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.33x = 20,254.71 × 12,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.33x = 243,624,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,624,867.16/14,674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.11

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