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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,444.56, 19,914.28 and 12,968.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,444.56, 19,914.28 and 12,968.34 is: 17,879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,444.56 : 19,914.28 = 12,968.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,444.56/19,914.28 = 12,968.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,444.56x = 19,914.28 × 12,968.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,444.56x = 258,255,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,255,153.90/14,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,879.06

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