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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,456.21, 19,872.90 and 12,432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,456.21, 19,872.90 and 12,432.20 is: 17,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,456.21 : 19,872.90 = 12,432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,456.21/19,872.90 = 12,432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,456.21x = 19,872.90 × 12,432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,456.21x = 247,063,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,063,768.02/14,456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,090.50

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