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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.22, 20,337.61 and 12,051.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.22, 20,337.61 and 12,051.44 is: 16,616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.22 : 20,337.61 = 12,051.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.22/20,337.61 = 12,051.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.22x = 20,337.61 × 12,051.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.22x = 245,097,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,097,486.66/14,750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,616.53

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