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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,978.93, 20,663.10 and 12,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,978.93, 20,663.10 and 12,149.60 is: 16,760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,978.93 : 20,663.10 = 12,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,978.93/20,663.10 = 12,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,978.93x = 20,663.10 × 12,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,978.93x = 251,048,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,048,296.44/14,978.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.10

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