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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.23, 20,499.44 and 12,749.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.23, 20,499.44 and 12,749.81 is: 17,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.23 : 20,499.44 = 12,749.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.23/20,499.44 = 12,749.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.23x = 20,499.44 × 12,749.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.23x = 261,363,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,363,798.86/14,881.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,563.32

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