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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.08, 19,966.36 and 12,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.08, 19,966.36 and 12,239 is: 16,875.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.08 : 19,966.36 = 12,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.08/19,966.36 = 12,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.08x = 19,966.36 × 12,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.08x = 244,368,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,368,280.04/14,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.00

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