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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.12, 19,869.44 and 12,024.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.12, 19,869.44 and 12,024.59 is: 16,578.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.12 : 19,869.44 = 12,024.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.12/19,869.44 = 12,024.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.12x = 19,869.44 × 12,024.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.12x = 238,921,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,921,710.06/14,411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,578.99

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