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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,401.06, 19,855.53 and 12,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,401.06, 19,855.53 and 12,014.49 is: 16,565.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,401.06 : 19,855.53 = 12,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,401.06/19,855.53 = 12,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,401.06x = 19,855.53 × 12,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,401.06x = 238,554,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,554,141.09/14,401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.04

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