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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.46, 20,290.59 and 12,190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.46, 20,290.59 and 12,190.26 is: 16,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.46 : 20,290.59 = 12,190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.46/20,290.59 = 12,190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.46x = 20,290.59 × 12,190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.46x = 247,347,567.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,347,567.65/14,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.40

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