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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.44, 19,542.11 and 12,437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.44, 19,542.11 and 12,437.97 is: 17,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.44 : 19,542.11 = 12,437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.44/19,542.11 = 12,437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.44x = 19,542.11 × 12,437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.44x = 243,064,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,064,115.73/14,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,105.82

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