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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.22, 20,944.01 and 12,370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.22, 20,944.01 and 12,370.36 is: 18,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.22 : 20,944.01 = 12,370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.22/20,944.01 = 12,370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.22x = 20,944.01 × 12,370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.22x = 259,084,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,084,943.54/14,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.89

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