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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.47, 20,634.54 and 12,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.47, 20,634.54 and 12,267.76 is: 16,913.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.47 : 20,634.54 = 12,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.47/20,634.54 = 12,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.47x = 20,634.54 × 12,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.47x = 253,139,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,139,584.43/14,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,913.78

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