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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,449.44, 19,863.63 and 12,425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,449.44, 19,863.63 and 12,425.43 is: 17,081.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,449.44 : 19,863.63 = 12,425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,449.44/19,863.63 = 12,425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,449.44x = 19,863.63 × 12,425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,449.44x = 246,814,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,814,144.11/14,449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,081.23

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