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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.54, 19,984.86 and 12,250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.54, 19,984.86 and 12,250.98 is: 16,911.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.54 : 19,984.86 = 12,250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.54/19,984.86 = 12,250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.54x = 19,984.86 × 12,250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.54x = 244,834,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,834,120.16/14,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.31

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