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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.46, 20,280.93 and 12,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.46, 20,280.93 and 12,183.26 is: 16,796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.46 : 20,280.93 = 12,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.46/20,280.93 = 12,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.46x = 20,280.93 × 12,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.46x = 247,087,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,087,843.23/14,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.74

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