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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.41, 20,346.12 and 12,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.41, 20,346.12 and 12,057.66 is: 16,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.41 : 20,346.12 = 12,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.41/20,346.12 = 12,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.41x = 20,346.12 × 12,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.41x = 245,326,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,326,597.28/14,756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.09

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