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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,078.24, 19,324.46 and 12,449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,078.24, 19,324.46 and 12,449.18 is: 17,088.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,078.24 : 19,324.46 = 12,449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,078.24/19,324.46 = 12,449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,078.24x = 19,324.46 × 12,449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,078.24x = 240,573,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,573,584.32/14,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,088.33

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