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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.84, 20,241.05 and 12,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.84, 20,241.05 and 12,056.50 is: 16,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.84 : 20,241.05 = 12,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.84/20,241.05 = 12,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.84x = 20,241.05 × 12,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.84x = 244,036,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,036,219.33/14,691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,610.32

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