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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,442.44, 19,911.24 and 12,966.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,442.44, 19,911.24 and 12,966.22 is: 17,876.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,442.44 : 19,911.24 = 12,966.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,442.44/19,911.24 = 12,966.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,442.44x = 19,911.24 × 12,966.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,442.44x = 258,173,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,173,468.53/14,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,876.03

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