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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.96, 19,350.90 and 12,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.96, 19,350.90 and 12,023.88 is: 16,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.96 : 19,350.90 = 12,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.96/19,350.90 = 12,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.96x = 19,350.90 × 12,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.96x = 232,672,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,672,899.49/14,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.93

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