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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.08, 20,332.46 and 12,355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.08, 20,332.46 and 12,355.67 is: 17,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.08 : 20,332.46 = 12,355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.08/20,332.46 = 12,355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.08x = 20,332.46 × 12,355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.08x = 251,221,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,221,002.61/14,736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,048.03

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