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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.28, 19,218.42 and 12,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.28, 19,218.42 and 12,061.32 is: 16,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.28 : 19,218.42 = 12,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.28/19,218.42 = 12,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.28x = 19,218.42 × 12,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.28x = 231,799,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,799,513.51/13,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.03

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