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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.19, 20,947.06 and 12,372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.19, 20,947.06 and 12,372.49 is: 18,468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.19 : 20,947.06 = 12,372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.19/20,947.06 = 12,372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.19x = 20,947.06 × 12,372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.19x = 259,167,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,167,290.38/14,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.17

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