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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.32, 19,845.81 and 12,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.32, 19,845.81 and 12,020.60 is: 16,590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.32 : 19,845.81 = 12,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.32/19,845.81 = 12,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.32x = 19,845.81 × 12,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.32x = 238,558,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,558,444.46/14,379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.39

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