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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.44, 19,680.12 and 12,981.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.44, 19,680.12 and 12,981.24 is: 17,873.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.44 : 19,680.12 = 12,981.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.44/19,680.12 = 12,981.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.44x = 19,680.12 × 12,981.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.44x = 255,472,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,472,360.95/14,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,873.40

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