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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475.44, 19,958.12 and 12,200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475.44, 19,958.12 and 12,200.96 is: 16,822.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475.44 : 19,958.12 = 12,200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475.44/19,958.12 = 12,200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475.44x = 19,958.12 × 12,200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475.44x = 243,508,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,508,223.80/14,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.16

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