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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,426.71, 19,864.45 and 12,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,426.71, 19,864.45 and 12,297.46 is: 16,932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,426.71 : 19,864.45 = 12,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,426.71/19,864.45 = 12,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,426.71x = 19,864.45 × 12,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,426.71x = 244,282,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,282,303.54/14,426.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,932.64

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