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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.98, 20,505.69 and 12,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.98, 20,505.69 and 12,625.32 is: 17,413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.98 : 20,505.69 = 12,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.98/20,505.69 = 12,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.98x = 20,505.69 × 12,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.98x = 258,890,898.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,890,898.07/14,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.82

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