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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.88, 20,912.30 and 12,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.88, 20,912.30 and 12,349.20 is: 18,433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.88 : 20,912.30 = 12,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.88/20,912.30 = 12,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.88x = 20,912.30 × 12,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.88x = 258,250,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,250,175.16/14,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.43

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