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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.65, 20,644.71 and 12,812.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.65, 20,644.71 and 12,812.87 is: 17,693.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.65 : 20,644.71 = 12,812.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.65/20,644.71 = 12,812.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.65x = 20,644.71 × 12,812.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.65x = 264,517,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,517,985.42/14,949.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,693.92

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