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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.41, 20,344.74 and 12,056.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.41, 20,344.74 and 12,056.66 is: 16,623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.41 : 20,344.74 = 12,056.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.41/20,344.74 = 12,056.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.41x = 20,344.74 × 12,056.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.41x = 245,289,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,289,511.24/14,755.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.70

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