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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,011.36, 20,955.03 and 12,462.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,011.36, 20,955.03 and 12,462.19 is: 18,638.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011.36 : 20,955.03 = 12,462.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011.36/20,955.03 = 12,462.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011.36x = 20,955.03 × 12,462.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011.36x = 261,145,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,145,565.32/14,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,638.13

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