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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.51, 19,762.70 and 12,359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.51, 19,762.70 and 12,359.34 is: 17,021.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.51 : 19,762.70 = 12,359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.51/19,762.70 = 12,359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.51x = 19,762.70 × 12,359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.51x = 244,253,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,253,866.82/14,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.76

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