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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.92, 20,344.06 and 12,056.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.92, 20,344.06 and 12,056.14 is: 16,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.92 : 20,344.06 = 12,056.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.92/20,344.06 = 12,056.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.92x = 20,344.06 × 12,056.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.92x = 245,270,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,270,835.53/14,754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.99

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