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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,935.08, 20,596.86 and 12,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,935.08, 20,596.86 and 12,266.76 is: 16,917.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,935.08 : 20,596.86 = 12,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,935.08/20,596.86 = 12,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,935.08x = 20,596.86 × 12,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,935.08x = 252,656,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,656,738.37/14,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,917.00

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