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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.37, 20,665.16 and 12,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.37, 20,665.16 and 12,451.14 is: 17,184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.37 : 20,665.16 = 12,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.37/20,665.16 = 12,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.37x = 20,665.16 × 12,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.37x = 257,304,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,304,800.28/14,973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,184.16

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