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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,445.56, 19,915.66 and 12,969.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,445.56, 19,915.66 and 12,969.34 is: 17,880.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,445.56 : 19,915.66 = 12,969.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,445.56/19,915.66 = 12,969.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,445.56x = 19,915.66 × 12,969.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,445.56x = 258,292,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,292,965.86/14,445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,880.44

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