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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.08, 19,964.94 and 12,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.08, 19,964.94 and 12,348.92 is: 17,053.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.08 : 19,964.94 = 12,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.08/19,964.94 = 12,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.08x = 19,964.94 × 12,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.08x = 246,545,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,545,446.86/14,457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.61

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