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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.97, 20,626.94 and 12,262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.97, 20,626.94 and 12,262.25 is: 16,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.97 : 20,626.94 = 12,262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.97/20,626.94 = 12,262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.97x = 20,626.94 × 12,262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.97x = 252,932,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,932,777.24/14,960.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.18

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