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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,079.24, 19,325.83 and 12,450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,079.24, 19,325.83 and 12,450.18 is: 17,089.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,079.24 : 19,325.83 = 12,450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,079.24/19,325.83 = 12,450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,079.24x = 19,325.83 × 12,450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,079.24x = 240,610,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,610,062.15/14,079.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,089.71

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