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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.20, 20,948.56 and 12,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.20, 20,948.56 and 12,373.50 is: 18,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.20 : 20,948.56 = 12,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.20/20,948.56 = 12,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.20x = 20,948.56 × 12,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.20x = 259,207,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,207,007.16/14,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.67

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