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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.25, 20,241.24 and 12,413.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.25, 20,241.24 and 12,413.33 is: 17,119.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.25 : 20,241.24 = 12,413.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.25/20,241.24 = 12,413.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.25x = 20,241.24 × 12,413.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.25x = 251,261,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,261,242.33/14,677.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,119.09

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