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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,945.44, 20,630.16 and 12,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,945.44, 20,630.16 and 12,146.08 is: 16,766.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,945.44 : 20,630.16 = 12,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,945.44/20,630.16 = 12,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,945.44x = 20,630.16 × 12,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,945.44x = 250,575,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,575,573.77/14,945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.02

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