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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.37, 20,666.54 and 12,452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.37, 20,666.54 and 12,452.14 is: 17,185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.37 : 20,666.54 = 12,452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.37/20,666.54 = 12,452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.37x = 20,666.54 × 12,452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.37x = 257,342,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,342,649.40/14,974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,185.54

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