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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,696.42, 20,295.36 and 12,559.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,696.42, 20,295.36 and 12,559.34 is: 17,344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,696.42 : 20,295.36 = 12,559.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,696.42/20,295.36 = 12,559.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,696.42x = 20,295.36 × 12,559.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,696.42x = 254,896,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,896,326.66/14,696.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,344.11

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