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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,414.14, 19,897.26 and 12,389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,414.14, 19,897.26 and 12,389.56 is: 17,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,414.14 : 19,897.26 = 12,389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,414.14/19,897.26 = 12,389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,414.14x = 19,897.26 × 12,389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,414.14x = 246,518,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,518,296.61/14,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,102.53

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