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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.91, 20,338.54 and 12,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.91, 20,338.54 and 12,052.14 is: 16,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.91 : 20,338.54 = 12,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.91/20,338.54 = 12,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.91x = 20,338.54 × 12,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.91x = 245,123,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,123,007.27/14,750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,617.48

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