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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.63, 20,944.78 and 12,370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.63, 20,944.78 and 12,370.93 is: 18,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.63 : 20,944.78 = 12,370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.63/20,944.78 = 12,370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.63x = 20,944.78 × 12,370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.63x = 259,106,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,106,323.96/14,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.87

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