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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690.76, 20,302.38 and 12,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,690.76, 20,302.38 and 12,033.96 is: 16,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,690.76 : 20,302.38 = 12,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,690.76/20,302.38 = 12,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,690.76x = 20,302.38 × 12,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,690.76x = 244,318,028.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,318,028.82/14,690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.73

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