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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.57, 20,330.39 and 12,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.57, 20,330.39 and 12,354.16 is: 17,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.57 : 20,330.39 = 12,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.57/20,330.39 = 12,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.57x = 20,330.39 × 12,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.57x = 251,164,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,164,802.33/14,734.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.95

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