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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.39, 20,610.38 and 12,294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.39, 20,610.38 and 12,294.18 is: 16,947.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.39 : 20,610.38 = 12,294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.39/20,610.38 = 12,294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.39x = 20,610.38 × 12,294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.39x = 253,387,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,387,752.32/14,951.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,947.44

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