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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.92, 20,218.92 and 12,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.92, 20,218.92 and 12,699.08 is: 17,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.92 : 20,218.92 = 12,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.92/20,218.92 = 12,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.92x = 20,218.92 × 12,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.92x = 256,761,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,761,682.59/14,694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.82

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