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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.94, 19,861.58 and 12,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.94, 19,861.58 and 12,423.93 is: 17,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.94 : 19,861.58 = 12,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.94/19,861.58 = 12,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.94x = 19,861.58 × 12,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.94x = 246,758,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,758,817.49/14,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.17

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