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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.56, 20,296.98 and 12,314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.56, 20,296.98 and 12,314.16 is: 17,007.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.56 : 20,296.98 = 12,314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.56/20,296.98 = 12,314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.56x = 20,296.98 × 12,314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.56x = 249,940,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,940,259.24/14,695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.88

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