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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.18, 19,861.92 and 12,424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.18, 19,861.92 and 12,424.17 is: 17,079.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.18 : 19,861.92 = 12,424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.18/19,861.92 = 12,424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.18x = 19,861.92 × 12,424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.18x = 246,767,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,767,870.61/14,448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.51

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