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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,303.52, 19,731.84 and 12,412.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,303.52, 19,731.84 and 12,412.45 is: 17,123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,303.52 : 19,731.84 = 12,412.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,303.52/19,731.84 = 12,412.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,303.52x = 19,731.84 × 12,412.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,303.52x = 244,920,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,920,316.69/14,303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,123.08

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