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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.28, 20,296.04 and 12,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.28, 20,296.04 and 12,058.01 is: 16,643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.28 : 20,296.04 = 12,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.28/20,296.04 = 12,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.28x = 20,296.04 × 12,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.28x = 244,729,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,729,691.51/14,704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.44

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