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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.03, 19,326.94 and 12,316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.03, 19,326.94 and 12,316.17 is: 16,975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.03 : 19,326.94 = 12,316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.03/19,326.94 = 12,316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.03x = 19,326.94 × 12,316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.03x = 238,033,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,033,878.62/14,022.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.71

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