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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.14, 20,357.96 and 12,066.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.14, 20,357.96 and 12,066.99 is: 16,638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.14 : 20,357.96 = 12,066.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.14/20,357.96 = 12,066.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.14x = 20,357.96 × 12,066.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.14x = 245,659,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,659,250.56/14,764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.91

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