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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990, 20,666.97 and 12,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990, 20,666.97 and 12,291.28 is: 16,946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990 : 20,666.97 = 12,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990/20,666.97 = 12,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990x = 20,666.97 × 12,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990x = 254,023,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,023,411.69/14,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,946.19

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