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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.18, 19,860.55 and 12,423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.18, 19,860.55 and 12,423.17 is: 17,078.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.18 : 19,860.55 = 12,423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.18/19,860.55 = 12,423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.18x = 19,860.55 × 12,423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.18x = 246,731,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,731,007.54/14,447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,078.14

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