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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.36, 20,602.56 and 12,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.36, 20,602.56 and 12,244.54 is: 16,881.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.36 : 20,602.56 = 12,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.36/20,602.56 = 12,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.36x = 20,602.56 × 12,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.36x = 252,268,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,268,870.02/14,943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.67

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