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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.32, 20,686.68 and 13,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.32, 20,686.68 and 13,131.12 is: 18,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.32 : 20,686.68 = 13,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.32/20,686.68 = 13,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.32x = 20,686.68 × 13,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.32x = 271,639,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,639,277.48/14,974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.34

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