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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,450.08, 19,955.28 and 12,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,450.08, 19,955.28 and 12,341.92 is: 17,043.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,450.08 : 19,955.28 = 12,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,450.08/19,955.28 = 12,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,450.08x = 19,955.28 × 12,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,450.08x = 246,286,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,286,469.34/14,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,043.95

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