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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.56, 19,744.20 and 12,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.56, 19,744.20 and 12,236.24 is: 16,846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.56 : 19,744.20 = 12,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.56/19,744.20 = 12,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.56x = 19,744.20 × 12,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.56x = 241,594,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,594,769.81/14,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,846.96

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