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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.40, 20,934.33 and 12,463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.40, 20,934.33 and 12,463.67 is: 18,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.40 : 20,934.33 = 12,463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.40/20,934.33 = 12,463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.40x = 20,934.33 × 12,463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.40x = 260,918,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,918,476.12/14,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.09

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