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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.41, 20,288.43 and 12,554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.41, 20,288.43 and 12,554.36 is: 17,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.41 : 20,288.43 = 12,554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.41/20,288.43 = 12,554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.41x = 20,288.43 × 12,554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.41x = 254,708,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,708,152.61/14,691.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,337.22

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