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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.16, 19,313.64 and 12,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.16, 19,313.64 and 12,595.68 is: 17,368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.16 : 19,313.64 = 12,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.16/19,313.64 = 12,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.16x = 19,313.64 × 12,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.16x = 243,268,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,268,429.08/14,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,368.67

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