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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.67, 20,508.59 and 12,498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.67, 20,508.59 and 12,498.71 is: 17,248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.67 : 20,508.59 = 12,498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.67/20,508.59 = 12,498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.67x = 20,508.59 × 12,498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.67x = 256,330,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,330,847.62/14,860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,248.95

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