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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.89, 20,626.81 and 12,262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.89, 20,626.81 and 12,262.31 is: 16,906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.89 : 20,626.81 = 12,262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.89/20,626.81 = 12,262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.89x = 20,626.81 × 12,262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.89x = 252,932,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,932,338.53/14,960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.24

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