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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.37, 20,662.40 and 12,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.37, 20,662.40 and 12,449.14 is: 17,181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.37 : 20,662.40 = 12,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.37/20,662.40 = 12,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.37x = 20,662.40 × 12,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.37x = 257,229,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,229,089.80/14,971.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,181.41

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