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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,749.22, 20,336.23 and 12,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,749.22, 20,336.23 and 12,050.44 is: 16,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,749.22 : 20,336.23 = 12,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,749.22/20,336.23 = 12,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,749.22x = 20,336.23 × 12,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,749.22x = 245,060,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,060,483.66/14,749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,615.15

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