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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.38, 20,360.93 and 12,474.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.38, 20,360.93 and 12,474.98 is: 17,204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.38 : 20,360.93 = 12,474.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.38/20,360.93 = 12,474.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.38x = 20,360.93 × 12,474.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.38x = 254,002,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,002,153.49/14,763.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,204.88

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