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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.66, 19,341.84 and 12,135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.66, 19,341.84 and 12,135.64 is: 16,736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.66 : 19,341.84 = 12,135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.66/19,341.84 = 12,135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.66x = 19,341.84 × 12,135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.66x = 234,725,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,725,607.18/14,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.63

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