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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.77, 20,630.84 and 12,265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.77, 20,630.84 and 12,265.05 is: 16,910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.77 : 20,630.84 = 12,265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.77/20,630.84 = 12,265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.77x = 20,630.84 × 12,265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.77x = 253,038,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,038,300.18/14,963.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.06

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