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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,456.08, 19,963.56 and 12,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,456.08, 19,963.56 and 12,347.92 is: 17,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,456.08 : 19,963.56 = 12,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,456.08/19,963.56 = 12,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,456.08x = 19,963.56 × 12,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,456.08x = 246,508,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,508,441.80/14,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.23

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