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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.44, 20,701.92 and 12,198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.44, 20,701.92 and 12,198.08 is: 16,837.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.44 : 20,701.92 = 12,198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.44/20,701.92 = 12,198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.44x = 20,701.92 × 12,198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.44x = 252,523,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,523,676.31/14,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.79

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