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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,697.42, 20,222.37 and 12,701.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,697.42, 20,222.37 and 12,701.58 is: 17,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,697.42 : 20,222.37 = 12,701.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,697.42/20,222.37 = 12,701.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,697.42x = 20,222.37 × 12,701.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,697.42x = 256,856,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,856,050.34/14,697.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.27

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