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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.87, 20,664.47 and 12,450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.87, 20,664.47 and 12,450.63 is: 17,183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.87 : 20,664.47 = 12,450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.87/20,664.47 = 12,450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.87x = 20,664.47 × 12,450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.87x = 257,285,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,285,607.86/14,972.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.46

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