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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.44, 19,751.72 and 12,448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.44, 19,751.72 and 12,448.86 is: 17,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.44 : 19,751.72 = 12,448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.44/19,751.72 = 12,448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.44x = 19,751.72 × 12,448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.44x = 245,886,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,886,260.73/14,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,136.79

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