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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.16, 19,309.50 and 12,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.16, 19,309.50 and 12,592.68 is: 17,364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.16 : 19,309.50 = 12,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.16/19,309.50 = 12,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.16x = 19,309.50 × 12,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.16x = 243,158,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,158,354.46/14,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.53

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