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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.84, 19,606.32 and 12,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.84, 19,606.32 and 12,323.04 is: 16,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.84 : 19,606.32 = 12,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.84/19,606.32 = 12,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.84x = 19,606.32 × 12,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.84x = 241,609,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,609,465.61/14,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.99

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