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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.32, 20,942.82 and 12,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.32, 20,942.82 and 12,369.62 is: 18,463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.32 : 20,942.82 = 12,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.32/20,942.82 = 12,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.32x = 20,942.82 × 12,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.32x = 259,054,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,054,666.80/14,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.92

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