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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.08, 19,958.04 and 12,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.08, 19,958.04 and 12,343.92 is: 17,046.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.08 : 19,958.04 = 12,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.08/19,958.04 = 12,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.08x = 19,958.04 × 12,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.08x = 246,360,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,360,449.12/14,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,046.71

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