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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,011.84, 19,321.50 and 12,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,011.84, 19,321.50 and 12,601.12 is: 17,376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011.84 : 19,321.50 = 12,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011.84/19,321.50 = 12,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011.84x = 19,321.50 × 12,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011.84x = 243,472,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,472,540.08/14,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,376.20

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